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Scam victims could soon receive cash compensation - but not everybody is happy

A proposed law would mean some Australians would be compensated after being caught in a scam. But experts say the process places a new ‘burden’ on victims.

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A new compensation scheme proposal for victims of banking, telco and social media scams has been welcomed, but critics say it could be simplified to put victims at the centre of the new framework.

Big change coming that will affect everyone who uses YouTube

‘This is not about replacing ideas.’

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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced Wednesday a slate of new artificial intelligence features coming to the platform.

‘Caught’: Warning after worker faces sack for messages sent over work chat

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A man has cautioned workers to be careful when messaging colleagues on work communication platforms after he revealed he almost got fired.

Meta to remove beauty filters across Instagram, Facebook, Whatsapp in January - but is it too late?

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Social media apps seen on an Apple iPhone smartphone device in Melbourne, Wednesday, May 1, 2019. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING

Experts reveal whether social media ban for kids will work

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Experts believe a social media ban will not do enough to remove the dangers the online platforms pose.

Why the ‘King of Kong’ is taking an Aussie YouTube star to court

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Karl Jobst (left) is being sued for defamation by Billy Mitchell.