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Meta’s AI age-check goes global: Can it protect teens?
The tech giant rolls out age-detection tool for Instagram and Facebook, but experts doubt whether it can help protect teens.
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Australia’s High Court hears bid to overturn under-16s social media ban
Online giant Reddit and advocacy group Digital Freedom Project argue ban is unconstitutional.
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Sydney deploys heavily armed police unit after Bondi attack
Sydney deploys heavily armed police unit after Bondi attack
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South Africa hammer Australia as Harmer takes career best bowling of 6-16
Simon Harmer picked a career-best 6-16 as South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs to clinch Test series 2-1.
Australian court rejects ‘mushroom murderer’ Erin Patterson’s appeal
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Australian Grand Prix called off as rain spoils Phillip Island sendoff
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UFC 333: Volkanovski knocks out Evloev to retain featherweight title
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Almost all shallow-water coral reefs now face extinction risk, study warns
World authority on threatened wildlife classifies 96 percent of assessed coral reef systems as “critically endangered”.
South Africa beat the clock to crush Australia and level Test series
South Africa storm back to crush Australia by an innings in the second Test and level the series 1-1 with one to play.
Ilhan Omar home raid, Haines attack: Inside rise in violence on officials
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home raided; Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs following an attack.
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