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To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia’s families too

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Australia’s new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.
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The risky race to AI: How DeepSeek is reshaping the AI landscape

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Chinese startup DeepSeek's new AI model cuts costs but sparks global security fears, prompting bans and cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions.
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AI reshapes Southeast Asian media, raises concerns on ethics & bias

Mon, 19th May 2025
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A recent webinar highlighted AI's dual role in Southeast Asia's media, enhancing storytelling yet raising concerns over biased algorithms and press freedom.
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Chirp CEO criticises telecom sector, advocates for DePIN solutions

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Tim Kravchunovsky, CEO of Chirp, criticises traditional telecoms and finance, urging for decentralized blockchain networks, especially after the US ACP's end.
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Cybersecurity alerts surge 37% for UK SMBs in a year

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) experience a 37% surge in cybersecurity alerts, prompting a race against time as security professionals scramble to tackle daily threats, reveals Censornet.
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PIA launches VPN pass to bolster digital rights in high-risk areas

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Private Internet Access launches PIA Privacy Pass, offering free VPN subscriptions to journalists and NGOs in high-risk areas.
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Private Internet Access expands global server network to 91 countries

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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Private Internet Access (PIA) has expanded its global server network to 91 countries, strengthening its position in the cybersecurity sector.
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Link revealed between censorship and VPN surges across Asia

Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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Countries across Asia are experiencing a surge of VPN networks, an uptake that is likely due to increased censorship in the region.
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New research reveals most desired blocked internet content

Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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Over 80% of internet users searching how to unblock something online want access to YouTube content, a study has found.
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Internet filtering not the answer - InternetNZ

Thu, 28th May 2020
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The proposed law change is part of the New Zealand government response to the Christchurch terror attacks that occurred in March last year.
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Revealed: The countries with the worst internet freedom

Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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Turkmenistan tops Tech.co's list of worst countries for internet freedom, followed by North Korea and China. Western net neutrality also faces scrutiny.
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NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship

Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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Three of New Zealand's largest ISPs urge Facebook, Twitter, and Google to discuss solutions for preventing the spread of violent content online.
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The importance of net neutrality in today’s digital world

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Who will end up paying any additional costs that are levied? Will cloud providers be taxed by the telco operators?.
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Facebook deems a number of threatening statements 'acceptable'

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Leaked guidelines for Facebook moderators show how they monitor violence, hate speech, revenge porn and more on the social media platform.
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Conservative Party applauds Israel’s porn block

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Conservative Party heralds Israel's new measure blocking porn as a 'common sense' solution for societal issues.
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New weapon in fight against nipple censorship: Man boobs?

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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A cancer support group out of Argentina is making waves with its new video, taking shots at social media networks who censor showing women’s breasts.
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Into the River ban a complete fail

Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Because Into the River is available online, the odds are that an interim restriction order will be about as effective as a screen door on a submarine.
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500 million now accessing the internet in China

Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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Half a billion people in China now access the internet, yet penetration is only 37.7%, suggesting significant growth potential remains.
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UN: Forced 'net disconnection violates civil rights

Fri, 20th May 2011
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A UN report on the right to freedom of expression calls the denial of internet service a violation of civil rights.
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Trolling for canterbury

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Amidst Christchurch's earthquake recovery, disturbing online trolls spread hate, sparking debate on internet freedom and the removal of offensive content.