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Social media companies could face $50m fines over pornography
Social media and technology companies would have six months to implement new measures to restrict children from accessing adult content online, or face fines up to $50 million, under proposed new codes developed by the industry. Source: The Guardian.
Most children under 16 still using social media despite world-first ban
Almost all children under 16 are still using social media despite the federal Government’s controversial world-first ban, according to an eSafety Commission report. Source: 9news.com.au.
New podcast’s ‘Asianly’ take on faith and life
A new podcast from academic Matthew Tan and Sydney Centre for Evangelisation director Daniel Ang aims to bring a light touch to faith, life and “being Asian”. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Podcast seeks to lay foundation for lasting habit of prayer
“The Rosary in a Year” chart-topping podcast is a step-by-step journey to a deeper relationship with the Lord, according to its host. Source: Catholic Review.
Catholic school chatbot filters lessons through religious lens
A world-first Catholic school chatbot is filtering lessons through a religious lens while saving teachers nearly two hours a day in preparing lesson plans, marking assignments and even writing report cards. Source: The Australian.
Vatican, Microsoft unveil AI-generated ‘digital twin’ of St Peter’s
To enrich people’s experience of the Holy Year either in Rome or at home, the Vatican has partnered with Microsoft to create an AI-powered “digital twin” of St Peter’s Basilica, offering immersive virtual views, a new app and interactive features. Source: CNS.
New website to cater for booming digital audience
Brisbane Archdiocese has launched a fresh new look for its website to cater for its booming digital audience and to reflect the changing face of the Church in Brisbane. Source: The Catholic Leader.
New website makes it easier to open ‘digital front door’
Calvary Health Care has launched a new website, making it easier for patients, residents, clients, providers, carers and the general public to digitally connect with its full range of healthcare services.
Podcast host hopes listeners ‘fall in love’ with the Rosary
A new podcast about the Rosary promises to deepen listeners’ love of the Marian devotion and draw them closer to Jesus and his mother, Mary, in the new year. Source: Catholic Spirit.