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Are we ready for AI in teaching?
Researchers are working to determine student perceptions of AI-based teachers, to foster better machine learning design. [ + ]
Wi-Fi: a weak link in the home working comms chain
To limit the damage done by a successful cyber attack, companies should ensure each of its employees has access only to those files required to do their job. [ + ]
VR a game changer for intellectual disability
A new virtual reality (VR) program developed by the University of South Australia is poised to help children overcome learning difficulties. [ + ]
Government must cooperate on critical infrastructure reforms
ITPA is closely monitoring developments with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act and lobbying on the industry's behalf. [ + ]
Accelerator delivers future skills education
The Future Minds Accelerator has taken future skills courses to K-12 students and educators in regional WA. [ + ]
STEM influence uneven before school even starts
A new study has found that STEM television programming aimed at three- to six-year-olds in the US shows race and gender bias. [ + ]
Communications cybersecurity to be top of agenda at CCV
Leading experts from the NSW Government, NIST and the private sector will spearhead the cybersecurity discussion at the Comms Connect Virtual Conference Series. [ + ]
Russia, Iran obtain US voter information
The US FBI warns that Russia and Iran have obtained US voter registration information, in an apparent attempt to manipulate the outcome of the 2020 election. [ + ]
Govt appoints advisory panel for Cyber Security Strategy
Telstra CEO Andy Penn will chair an industry advisory panel tasked with helping guide the implementation of the government's Cyber Security Strategy 2020. [ + ]
British Airways fined $36.5m for major data breach
The UK Information Commissioners' Office has issued its largest fine to date to British Airways over a 2018 data breach that affected more than 400,000 people. [ + ]
Banning devices not the answer, study shows
New research shows students underestimate the negative impact of simultaneous electronic device use while learning. [ + ]
Survey: Ransomware victims forever changed
A global survey has found that organisations hit by ransomware are never the same, with ransomware attacks affecting the confidence of IT managers. [ + ]
PC market has banner Q3 due to COVID-19
The second-wave lockdowns caused by COVID-19 triggered strong demand for traditional PC devices during the third quarter, according to Gartner and IDC. [ + ]
Union slams NBN Co's management salaries
CEPU has slammed as "disgraceful" and "appalling" reports that senior nbn staff are being paid six-figure salaries even as base-level jobs are being slashed. [ + ]
NSW needs dedicated cyber cops: Unions NSW
Unions NSW is calling on the government to introduce mandatory data breach reporting requirements for agencies as part of a range of data protection reforms. [ + ]
