Another massive cyber attack has swept around the world, disrupting the computer systems of several large multi-nationals. But is the real motivation the destruction of critical data, rather than extortion?

Our weekly news round-up: Cape York palm cockatoos perform drum solos to attract mates; Some Australian Uber drivers want to be full-time employees, not just contractors; Mars rovers use AI to autonomously do targeted science; Juno orbiter to swoop close over Great Red Spot on July 10; Google's Triangle app lets you control which apps use mobile data; Google's AI will automatically identify photos and suggest recipients; European Commission fines Google a record US$2.7 bn for breaching EU anti-trust rules; Scamwatch update: phishing by phone or email most common scam to target Australians.

Our weekly news round-up: Cape York palm cockatoos perform drum solos to attract mates; Some Australian Uber drivers want to be full-time employees, not just contractors; Mars rovers use AI to autonomously do targeted science; Juno orbiter to swoop close over Great Red Spot on July 10; Google's Triangle app lets you control which apps use mobile data; Google's AI will automatically identify photos and suggest recipients; European Commission fines Google a record US$2.7 bn for breaching EU anti-trust rules; Scamwatch update: phishing by phone or email most common scam to target Australians.

Another massive cyber attack has swept around the world, disrupting the computer systems of several large multi-nationals. But is the real motivation the destruction of critical data, rather than extortion?

Our weekly news round-up: Cape York palm cockatoos perform drum solos to attract mates; Some Australian Uber drivers want to be full-time employees, not just contractors; Mars rovers use AI to autonomously do targeted science; Juno orbiter to swoop close over Great Red Spot on July 10; Google's Triangle app lets you control which apps use mobile data; Google's AI will automatically identify photos and suggest recipients; European Commission fines Google a record US$2.7 bn for breaching EU anti-trust rules; Scamwatch update: phishing by phone or email most common scam to target Australians.

Another massive cyber attack has swept around the world, disrupting the computer systems of several large multi-nationals. But is the real motivation the destruction of critical data, rather than extortion?

Dr Ian Storey of RMIT's School of Business IT and Logistics marvels at the great promise (and serious threats) of artificial intelligence and big data. Are we ready for the future, post Singularity?

Dr Ian Storey of RMIT's School of Business IT and Logistics marvels at the great promise (and serious threats) of artificial intelligence and big data. Are we ready for the future, post Singularity?

Dr Ian Storey of RMIT's School of Business IT and Logistics marvels at the great promise (and serious threats) of artificial intelligence and big data. Are we ready for the future, post Singularity?

Dr Ian Storey of RMIT's School of Business IT and Logistics marvels at the great promise (and serious threats) of artificial intelligence and big data. Are we ready for the future, post Singularity?