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Researchers find ‘drunk’ AI is more likely to spill secrets
A UNSW experiment gave chatbots a drunken voice. Their answers got looser, and their grip on confidential info loosened too.
By Natasha Lee – 21 minutes ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- New York Times sued over alleged anti-Israel bias
- Yung Milla becomes first rapper to win The Voice Australia
- World News Day: Michael Miller on why truth needs backing
- Asembl brings Magnum and Baileys together for collab launch
- oOh!media unveils four new station dominations on Melbourne Metro Tunnel
- NSW cracks down on ‘AI-doctored’ real estate listings
- Steve Buscemi reprises villain role in Telstra campaign targeting scammers via Bear Meets Eagle On Fire
Latest Media
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Comedian apologises for slur against Victoria Beckham - even though David said it first
“I don’t know that we are allowed to broadcast the C-word, but you did reference Victoria Beckham earlier and we’ll allow that."
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
World News Day: Michael Miller on why truth needs backing
As AI churns out convincing fiction at scale, News Corp's executive chairman argues fact-checked news is now a lifeline.
by Michael Miller – 22 hours ago
New York Times sued over alleged anti-Israel bias
The New York Times faces a record demand from shareholders over its editorial oversight and coverage of the Gaza war.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 27, 2026
Yung Milla becomes first rapper to win The Voice Australia
A Darwin rapper broke new ground on Seven, taking home $100,000 and a recording package after the finale with Melanie C.
by Staff Writer – Sep 27, 2026
Latest Agency & Marketing
Steve Buscemi reprises villain role in Telstra campaign targeting scammers via Bear Meets Eagle On Fire
The campaign highlights Telstra's network, which blocks millions of scam calls and texts each month.
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
AAMI enlists AFL stars, Kylie Minogue for Grand Final "Rescue" moment
Mim Haysom: "What started as a simple rescue mission for the AFL ball five years ago has become a much-loved part of Grand Final day."
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
oOh!media unveils four new station dominations on Melbourne Metro Tunnel
Mark Fairhurst: "There is a real opportunity for brands to be among the first to make their mark."
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
Asembl brings Magnum and Baileys together for collab launch
Justin Watson: "With this launch, we’re extending the Baileys brand into delicious summer occasions and ensuring it shows up wherever adults are looking to treat themselves."
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
Industry Movers
Initiative names Elle Galipienzo as Head of Impact
Galipienzo said the role will focus on helping organisations embed impact into everyday business decisions.
by Alisha Buaya – 22 hours ago
Pureprofile nominates Michelle Kvello as Liz Smith retires
Michelle Kvello faces a shareholder vote at the October AGM, when Liz Smith will leave the research company's board seat
by Staff Writer – Sep 25, 2026
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Q Agency taps ex-Google Exec to lead AI push
"I’ve always worked on a ‘purpose as a product’ philosophy... Q Agency shared that value proposition."
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 24, 2026
Fantastic Furniture, Are Media launch room-styling social series
Melissa Monneron, Fantastic Furniture CMO: "Working with three trusted content brands allows us to bring Fantastic Furniture to new audiences through one entertaining story."
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 24, 2026
AI & Tech
NSW cracks down on ‘AI-doctored’ real estate listings
“These laws are about putting an end to misleading practices and making sure renters get a fair go."
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
Keyword block lists put $180m in news advertising at risk, report says
A 1,200-story audit found common news terms could trigger exclusions, leaving advertisers with less reach than expected.
by Staff Writer – 23 hours ago
The human touch: Inside Reddit’s pitch to Australian advertisers
Reddit's campaign tool automates ad delivery, while its Australian team makes the case for advice from real people here.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 24, 2026
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Meta Muse puts brands in front of a new kind of shopper
Muse can find a deal and complete a purchase. Marketers face a harder question: how does their brand make the shortlist?
by Natasha Lee – Sep 24, 2026
Newsfeed
Newsmakers: Brian Gallagher on Tapt’s new chapter: ‘We’re just cutting out the middleman’
An empty sales floor, five million YouTube views and a costly upfront question: Gallagher takes us inside Tapt's next act.
by Natasha Lee – 7 minutes ago
Researchers find ‘drunk’ AI is more likely to spill secrets
A UNSW experiment gave chatbots a drunken voice. Their answers got looser, and their grip on confidential info loosened too.
by Natasha Lee – 21 minutes ago
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67 winners announced at the 2026 APAC Effie Awards
"The APAC Effie Awards recognises marketing excellence and the people behind it, driving phenomenal results with their creative ingenuity and strategic thinking."
by Staff Writer – 16 hours ago
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Gumtree returns to brand advertising with Digitas’ ‘Good Stuff’
Gumtree returns to brand work with a new Digitas platform shaped by marketplace activity, from fitness to cars and pets.
by Staff Writer – 18 hours ago
Comedian apologises for slur against Victoria Beckham - even though David said it first
“I don’t know that we are allowed to broadcast the C-word, but you did reference Victoria Beckham earlier and we’ll allow that."
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
Steve Buscemi reprises villain role in Telstra campaign targeting scammers via Bear Meets Eagle On Fire
The campaign highlights Telstra's network, which blocks millions of scam calls and texts each month.
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
NSW cracks down on ‘AI-doctored’ real estate listings
“These laws are about putting an end to misleading practices and making sure renters get a fair go."
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
AAMI enlists AFL stars, Kylie Minogue for Grand Final "Rescue" moment
Mim Haysom: "What started as a simple rescue mission for the AFL ball five years ago has become a much-loved part of Grand Final day."
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
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