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Meta and Australian banks tackle AI celeb-bait scams
WEB8 hours ago · By partnering with the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange (AFCX), Meta said it was able to remove over 9,000 spam pages and more than 8,000 AI-generated celeb bait scams across Facebook and Instagram. While Meta did not provide any direct examples of these scams, this year has seen countless incidents where a celebrity’s likeness and voice ...
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WEBAbout us. Information Age is the flagship news publication of the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the peak membership body of tech industry professionals.. Information Age delivers authoritative and trusted news on the local and international tech sector, keeping technology professionals informed with the latest developments.. Our newsletter is sent to 165,000+ subscribers twice a week ...
ACS releases major computer education report - Information Age
WEBMay 31, 2022 · ACS has released a comprehensive new report on the state of Digital Technologies education in Australia, urging for more ICT-qualified teachers in the classroom. The report, Computer education in Australian schools 2022: Enabling the next generation of IT professionals is based around a national survey of schools performed by ACS in 2021, and ...
Australia’s plan to embrace safe AI | Information Age | ACS
WEBJan 17, 2024 · Australia will introduce mandatory safeguards for high-risk AI use but steer clear of outright bans under a new plan aiming to walk the tightrope of mitigating risks and boosting productivity. Industry minister Ed Husic on Wednesday unveiled the federal government’s interim response to industry consultation on the responsible use of ...
Which certification should you get? | Information Age | ACS
WEBNov 23, 2021 · Certified Technologist (CT) and Certified Professional (CP) are the core ACS certifications that are vendor neutral and look at your professional level based on the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). The two main levels of certification require a demonstration of deep IT knowledge, a commitment to the …
ACS urges action as AI disruption looms - Information Age
WEBNov 14, 2023 · The Australian tech sector is in crisis and it’s set to intensify with AI. That’s the key message from the Australian Computer Society’s Digital Pulse 2023 report, which also found artificial intelligence will disrupt up to 90 per cent of Australian jobs.. To tackle the impending crisis, ACS proposes a National Digital Skills Strategy including a skills-first education and training ...
Australian AI regulation ‘not fast enough’ - Information Age
WEBNov 1, 2023 · The government has “not moved fast enough” on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and it could result in serious harm to Australians, one expert has warned in a week where the issue has gained international momentum. US President Joe Biden this week signed an executive order for new AI safety …
Australia signs international AI agreement - Information Age
WEBBy Casey Tonkin on Nov 06 2023 04:46 PM. Tweet. There is a growing international consensus for AI regulation. Image: Leonardo.AI. Australia has joined 28 other countries and governments in signing the Bletchley Declaration on AI Safety in the UK as governments around the world continue to flounder while a …
ACS launches microCredentials - Information Age
WEBAug 5, 2020 · ACS has launched microCredentials which recognise pre-existing knowledge, skills, and experience in cyber security.. MicroCredentials validate achievements against a set of internationally-recognised skills which align to the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA), the most commonly-used ICT competency framework defining the skills required to perform job roles across all aspects of ...