Australia joins global call for AI safeguards
Australia has joined 21 other countries in signing a new declaration calling for greater international cooperation on emerging technologies, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signing the agreement at the United Nations in New York.
The declaration calls for mandatory safety testing of advanced systems, greater transparency from technology companies and the development of shared international standards.
This comes after Albanese’s visit to Apple headquarters in Cupertino over the weekend, where he met with Tim Cook to discuss technology, online safety and parental controls ahead of the United Nations gathering.
While recognising the potential benefits for productivity, research and economic growth, leaders emphasised the need for appropriate oversight and accountability as the technology continues to evolve.
The agreement reflects growing efforts by governments to strike a balance between encouraging innovation and managing potential risks.
Meta bets on subscriptions to deepen AI and business adoption
Meta has launched Meta One, a new subscription service bringing together premium features across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Meta AI. It’s apps will remain free, but the move gives users, creators and businesses the option to pay for additional AI and professional features.
For users, the service includes expanded access to AI-powered image, video and creative tools. Creators and businesses can also access features designed to help grow audiences, strengthen profiles and manage customer engagement.
The launch is another example of social platforms looking beyond advertising for revenue, with AI becoming an increasingly prominent part of paid offerings.
ABC iview leans into the power of local storytelling
ABC iview’s new ‘We’ve Got A Story For You’ brand campaign celebrates Australian storytelling and the shared experiences that shape communities across the country.
Set around a local public pool, the campaign brings together people from different generations, cultures and backgrounds, positioning iview as a destination for stories that entertain, surprise and connect. Narrated by acclaimed actor Deborah Mailman, who is the first Indigenous recipient of the Logie Hall of Fame, the campaign reflects what ABC describes as the breadth of Australian storytelling available on the platform.
Rather than focusing on a single title, the campaign reinforces iview’s role as a home for distinctly Australian content at a time when streaming audiences have more choice than ever. As ABC Director of Audiences Milla McPhee notes, the campaign is designed to remind audiences that “there’s always something new to discover”.
The launch highlights how local broadcasters are continuing to differentiate themselves through stories, voices and experiences that global streaming services can’t easily replicate.
ARN doubles down on local radio talent with new KIIS breakfast lineup
ARN has confirmed veterinarian and television personality Dr Chris Brown, broadcaster and content creator Amy Gerard, and rising radio talent Jack Charles as the new KIIS Sydney breakfast team. This move signals a new chapter for the network following the turbulent departure of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson in March this year.
The appointment is one of the most significant talent moves in Australian radio this year, as ARN looks to reshape its flagship breakfast offering around a mix of established mainstream appeal and emerging voices. While Melbourne’s breakfast lineup is yet to be announced, the Sydney reveal provides the clearest indication yet of the network’s direction post-Kyle and Jackie O.
In an increasingly fragmented audio landscape, where audiences can choose between radio, podcasts, streaming and social content, the move highlights the continued value of strong on-air personalities in attracting listeners and advertisers. It also provides ARN with fresh talent that can be leveraged across its broader digital, social and on-demand platforms.
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