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OpenAI prepares ChatGPT for the election misinformation wave

AI-generated election misinformation could shape public opinion and influence the lives of millions of people. To address those risks, OpenAI outlined a series of safeguards ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The company said its efforts will focus on helping users access voting information, supporting cybersecurity defenders, and improving transparency around AI-generated content. “People already…

DOJ releases legal rationale for nationwide voter data collection

The Trump administration released a legal opinion outlining the legal rationale behind its nationwide voter data collection efforts, justifying  an aggressive federal role in vetting voter eligibility, a position courts have repeatedly rejected in related litigation. The memo, released Tuesday by the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel, concedes that while election administration is…

The best way for small business owners to produce marketing videos on a tight budget

GUEST OPINION: Running a small business means wearing every hat, including the one labelled “marketing director.” Video content drives engagement across nearly every platform, but hiring videographers, animators, and editors quickly drains operating budgets. Many entrepreneurs end up posting infrequently or skipping video entirely, missing massive opportunities for customer connection.

Compliance by design in the age of AI

GUEST OPINION:  There’s no denying Australia is moving fast on AI. Governments are launching AI offices, businesses are building new data centres to support AI workloads, and importantly, regulators are starting to ask tougher questions about how the technology is used. But alongside the excitement sits the reality: organisations can’t bolt compliance as an afterthought…

Information security as a factor in the sustainability of IT systems

GUEST OPINION: In the current technological landscape, the term “sustainability” has moved beyond its traditional environmental roots to become a cornerstone of digital infrastructure management. For modern enterprises, particularly those operating in high-volume, high-risk sectors like iGaming, FinTech, and e-commerce, the sustainability of an IT system is defined by its ability to maintain operational integrity,…

Why 24/7 Threat Monitoring Has Become Essential for Modern Businesses

GUEST OPINION – Cybersecurity used to be treated like a perimeter problem. Put up a firewall, install antivirus, enforce a few password rules, and hope that was enough. That approach no longer works. Today’s attacks do not wait for business hours. They move quietly through cloud platforms, endpoints, email, collaboration tools, and third-party applications. In…

Beyond the billion-dollar banking oversight: How process intelligence can surface vital warning signs

GUEST OPINION: When one of Australia’s Big Four financial institutions recently self-reported over $1 billion in potentially fraudulent loans, the industry’s focus immediately turned to the sophistication of the bad actors. But for those of us looking at the mechanics of global banking, the more pressing question isn’t how the documents were doctored, it’s how…

Vasculitis care and prevention: A complete guide to managing your health

GUEST OPINION: Vasculitis is a rare but serious condition that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. This inflammation can affect arteries, veins, and capillaries, disrupting normal blood flow and potentially damaging vital organs. While vasculitis can vary in severity—from mild to life-threatening—early diagnosis, proper care, and preventive strategies can significantly improve outcomes.

Pre-travel authorisation is the next big audit focus in Australian business travel

GUEST OPINION: For years, corporate travel governance in Australia has followed a familiar and largely unchallenged sequence: employees book trips, incur costs, and submit expense claims, then finance teams check compliance afterwards. That post-trip model worked until now. As travel volumes regain momentum, finance and audit leaders face new pressure to avoid non-compliant spend. The answer is pre-travel authorisation,…

From Big Data to Smart Data: Why Australian CIOs Must Rethink AI Efficiency and Accuracy

COMPANY OPINION: Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from experimentation to executive priority across Australian organisations. Boards are asking how AI can reduce cost, improve productivity, and deliver better citizen and customer outcomes. Yet many CIOs are discovering an uncomfortable truth: AI initiatives are not failing because of weak algorithms. They are failing because of poor…

Transforming campus IT operations to enhance student experiences

GUEST OPINION: Universities are under growing pressure to deliver consistent, high-quality digital services for students, academics, and researchers. IT teams at these institutions are expected to provide uninterrupted availability and seamless experiences across complex ecosystems spanning core enterprise platforms, cloud infrastructure, and teaching technologies. This challenge is compounded by budget constraints, limited headcount, and the…

From LinkedIn to tailored attack in 30 minutes

GUEST OPINION:    How AI accelerates target profiling for cybercrime Key takeaways: AI has turned open-source intelligence (OSINT) from a manual effort into an automated pipeline, dramatically lowering the time, cost, and skills required to build target profiles at scale. LinkedIn content (posts, images, and metadata) now functions as machine-readable intelligence that can be enriched, ranked, and operationalised…

Cloud security misconceptions that continue to leave organisations exposed

GUEST OPINION: The cloud has revolutionised how businesses operate, providing scalability, flexibility, agility, and transparency. However, confidence in cloud security has not kept pace. Large-scale data exposures continue to trace back to basic errors such as publicly accessible storage, excessive permissions, and poor configuration. These failures highlight the persistent illusions about how cloud security works.

Ensuring legal compliance with Digital Paystub generation systems for multinational organisations

GUEST OPINION: As businesses expand across borders and adopt remote or hybrid work models, payroll management has become more complex than ever. Multinational organisations must navigate a patchwork of regional tax laws, labour regulations, and reporting standards while still delivering accurate and timely employee compensation. Digital paystub generation systems have emerged as a practical solution,…

Innovative printing solutions: Empowering tech brands in a digital world

GUEST OPINION: In the fast-paced realm of information technology, where innovation drives every breakthrough, printing solutions have evolved far beyond basic document output. Today, they serve as strategic tools for branding, prototyping, and sustainable operations. For tech companies—from startups prototyping circuit boards to enterprises launching global campaigns—advanced printing integrates seamlessly with digital workflows, boosting efficiency…

Digital Gold for Predators: Tenable Expert Warns of AI-Powered “Dark Age” for Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day

GUEST OPINION:  Romance scams have entered a “dark age,” evolving from disorganised individual actors into a multi-billion-dollar criminal enterprise. According to the US Federal Trade Commission, investment scams, the primary “endgame” for romance fraud, resulted in $5.7 billion in losses in 2024, a figure experts believe is a conservative estimate.