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To protect us from the risks of advanced artificial intelligence, we need to act now
Artificial intelligence can play chess, drive a car and diagnose medical issues. [ + ]
NDB stats highlight need for security rethink: experts
The growing number of data breach notifications filed during the December quarter demonstrate that Australian organisations need a new approach to IT security. [ + ]
Data breach notifications rise again in Q4
The number of data breach notifications filed with the OAIC rose for the fourth straight quarter from October to December, with the health sector again topping the list. [ + ]
BICSI & WF Media join forces for 2019 conference & exhibition
BICSI South Pacific, the peak industry body representing designers and installers of ICT systems, has entered into a partnership with specialist technology media business WF Media, with the aim to enhance and develop their national conference and expo. [ + ]
Optus penalised $10m for misleading customers
Optus will pay a $10 million penalty for its treatment of customers who unknowingly purchased games, ringtones and other digital content through its third-party billing service. [ + ]
Australian smartphone market stagnating
Australian smartphone shipments fell 3% in 2H18 due to factors including market saturation and the high cost of new devices, according to Telsyte. [ + ]
Chorus to launch trial 10 Gbps service
New Zealand's Chorus plans to launch a trial of 10 Gbps wholesale broadband services for consumers and SMEs starting next month. [ + ]
Telstra to open centre in India to fill IT talent gaps
Telstra is being forced to source the majority of its new IT talent from overseas due to a shortage of qualified candidates in Australia. [ + ]
The nbn needs a 'Menzies moment'
Rudd and Conroy were right when they argued for a high-speed broadband network available to everyone and owned by government. [ + ]
Huawei, CFO hit with criminal charges in US
The US Department of Justice has charged Huawei, two affiliates and its CFO Meng Wanzhou for allegedly conspiring to violate US trade sanctions on Iran. [ + ]
UK to back R&D for 'designing out' cyber threats
The UK will invest up to $184.8m towards 'designing out' cyber threats facing businesses by baking security into the design of hardware and smart systems. [ + ]
Australia leading WTO talks on e-commerce
Australia will play a leading role in international negotiations between members of the World Economic Forum on new rules governing e-commerce. [ + ]
ACCAN calls for broadband consumer safeguards
Telecommunications consumer advocacy body ACCAN has urged the government to implement new consumer safeguards governing broadband services. [ + ]
Key technology issues in an election year
Technology and its use by government will be key issues upon which ITPA will provide commentary and advice as the year progresses. [ + ]
Industry bodies call for encryption Bill reforms
A range of ICT industry bodies has urged the government to implement reforms to its encryption legislation, including the requirement for judicial oversight. [ + ]