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Sep 21, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Ange Lavoipierre

    'Disturbing' security flaw in cheap smart glasses - ABC listen (opens the original)

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    A new generation of ultra-cheap smart glasses is exposing Australians' sensitive data to hackers. Basic testing has revealed stored videos and photos can be stolen from the controversial devices, using only bluetooth. David Crees, Cyber security researcher from Abstract ShieldProfessor Kimberlee Weatherall, University of Sydney Cybersecurity analyst David Crees with a pair of smart glasses he tested.(ABC News: Chris Taylor)

  2. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Ange Lavoipierre

    Instagram boss warns users will be 'overwhelmed' without algorithm (opens the original)

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    The head of Instagram says the average person who turns off their algorithm will have a much worse "user experience" and he does not think the platform is addictive. The comments come two days after the Albanese government announced a proposal to force platforms to give Australians a choice to quit their algorithmically-curated feed. Chronological feeds are already available to Instagram users in Australia but Adam Mosseri said user awareness was low, and there was "room to improve discoverabili

  3. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Ange Lavoipierre

    Foreign 'AI slopaganda' network deepfakes dozens of Australian politicians (opens the original)

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    New research has uncovered a foreign network of hundreds of Facebook pages churning out AI deepfakes of Australian politicians. Roughly one in 10 pages have been monetised, allowing the owner to profit directly from a commercially motivated "foreign influence campaign". The researchers say it shows how "AI slopaganda" networks are targeting political systems globally on a "massive industrial scale". Dozens of Australian politicians have been deepfaked by a "foreign influence" network operating o

  4. Article · Aug 27, 2026 · Ange Lavoipierre

    Why Meta's 'big tobacco moment' in US might not flow to Australia (opens the original)

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    Meta's landmark court settlement is being hailed by some as social media's "big tobacco moment", but there is no guarantee Australians will benefit from the safety measures the tech giant has agreed to. The $2 trillion company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has just settled a suit with 29 US states. It agreed to pay a record fine of $23.6 billion over 10 years — the largest payout of its kind for a social media company. The settlement also marks the first time the company has been

  5. Article · Aug 27, 2026 · Ange Lavoipierre

    Crossbenchers push for an import ban on 'pervert' smart glasses (opens the original)

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    Smart glasses and other wearable recording devices would be subject to a 12-month import ban under a bill to be introduced to the Senate. Experts warn Australian laws have not kept up with the privacy risks posed by the flood of cheap camera-enabled devices entering the country. The Greens intend to launch the bill when parliament resumes next month, with several independent crossbenchers also in support. There is growing support for a ban on the import of so-called "smart glasses" amid an influ

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