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Relationships Australia SA uses AI agent to assess at-risk clients
Matched: Australia
Relationships Australia South Australia has deployed an AI agent to assess clients who may be at risk while they wait for appointments. The tool gathers information and evaluates risk levels before clients see a counsellor, aiming to improve response times and ensure vulnerable people receive appropriate care more quickly.
Meta sued in Australian class action
Matched: Australia
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Meta in Australia, alleging the company's social media platforms have caused harm to children. The case reflects growing legal pressure on tech giants over child safety, joining similar actions in other countries as governments and courts increasingly scrutinize the impact of social media on young users' mental health and wellbeing.
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Agentic AI’s first job in Australian healthcare is fixing the fragmented patient journey
Matched: Australia, health
Agentic AI is being explored in Australian general practices as a way to reduce administrative burdens and improve patient experiences by connecting fragmented healthcare systems. Rather than replacing existing tools, it would act as a coordinating layer, automating tasks like referrals, follow-ups, and record management, freeing clinicians to focus on care.
Australian gov, media networks reached by Israeli firm’s spy ads
Matched: Australia
Israeli commercial spyware firm Insanet's advertising-based surveillance tool, Sherlock, was found delivering tracking ads across Australian government and media networks, including the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and critical infrastructure systems. The ads can infect devices without user interaction. Researchers say the findings highlight how ad-tech infrastructure can be exploited for targeted espionage.