Ange Lavoipierre

Ange Lavoipierre, an ABC national technology reporter, discusses the controversial rise of DeepSeek, China's new AI chatbot rivaling ChatGPT. She highlights how the app quickly gained popularity but raises alarms about data privacy, as it collects user information to send back to servers in China. The Australian government's ban on the app underscores significant national security concerns, echoing actions taken by other countries. Lavoipierre emphasizes the cybersecurity risks for users and stresses the need for vigilance in today's tech landscape.

Ange Lavoipierre, ABC’s national technology reporter, dives into Australia's upcoming social media ban for kids under 16, set to kick off in December. She tackles the murky waters of which platforms will be affected and how age verification will work. The conversation highlights concerns over facial age estimation technology's accuracy seen in schools and innovative alternatives like voice analysis. Ange also discusses the pressing need for consistent regulations across platforms to ensure young users are protected from online dangers.

Ange Lavoipierre, ABC's national technology reporter, dives into Bunnings' controversial use of facial recognition technology. While the hardware giant claims it enhances safety by identifying potential threats, it raises significant privacy concerns. Ange discusses the legal and ethical implications of monitoring customers without consent, highlighting a breach of Australians' privacy rights. The conversation also explores the broader landscape of surveillance technology in Australia, urging the necessity for stricter regulations to protect consumer trust.