Cam Wilson, Author at Crikey

The Albanese government’s teen social media ban is technology denialism that delays real action

Cam Wilson — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:45:37 +0000

When it comes to the well-being of children, the Albanese government is ignoring its commitment to 'science' and 'evidence-based solutions' in favour of cowing to loud voices and political expediency.

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Digital ID, facial analysis and AI profiling to be considered in teen social media ban trial

Cam Wilson — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:09:03 +0000

The federal government has committed to banning teens from social media — but hasn't figured out how or from what age.

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Please stop selling your NBN boxes on Gumtree and Facebook, says NBN

Cam Wilson — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:08:52 +0000

NBN connection boxes are listed for as much as $60 on online marketplaces despite being 1) free and 2) legally the property of NBN Co.

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A tech YouTuber kept promoting this AI company without disclosing he’s an adviser

Cam Wilson — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:51:38 +0000

Matt Wolfe, who has 637,000 followers on YouTube, had made several videos that referred to Australian AI company Leonardo in glowing terms.

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AI worse than humans in every way at summarising information, government trial finds

Cam Wilson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 02:04:55 +0000

A test of AI for Australia's corporate regulator found that the technology might actually make more work for people, not less.

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X’s Elon Musk and Telegram’s Pavel Durov are using the ‘free speech’ excuse to defend their tech autocrat status

Cam Wilson — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:12:03 +0000

The arrest of Telegram's CEO, and Brazil's ban of X, are more about tech companies flaunting their unchecked power than they are about freedom of speech.

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Foxtel investigating ‘improper use’ of multiple social media accounts linked to executive

Cam Wilson — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:34:09 +0000

Following Crikey's inquiries into a new set of social media posts linked to Fox Sports' head of cricket, the News Corp-owned company said it was probing the allegations.

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‘Shameful’: Fox Sports executive’s secret abusive Twitter account revealed

Cam Wilson — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 02:12:31 +0000

Exclusive: It was an open secret that Foxtel's head of cricket had a pseudonymous Twitter account which was used to attack colleagues, rivals and athletes, and to post sexist and racist content.

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What restructure are people prattling about in a posh Paddington dog park? Please tell me!

Cam Wilson — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 01:58:44 +0000

An overheard conversation in a dog park about a big restructure brings new meaning to the phrase 'digging up dirt'.

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Retail surveillance company Auror faces privacy investigation

Cam Wilson — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:54:29 +0000

The information commissioner has launched a full investigation into Auror following a Crikey report into its use by the Australian Federal Police.

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