Top 10 Technology News Headlines - 6 Dec 2024

Here are the top 10 technology news headlines as of December 6, 2024:

1. Chinese Telecom Hacking Campaign Targets Dozens of Countries: A U.S. official reports that Chinese government hackers have breached telecommunications infrastructure worldwide, including eight U.S. firms, accessing sensitive data and raising significant cybersecurity concerns.

   The Wall Street Journal

2. UK Scientists Develop 5,700-Year Diamond Battery: Researchers in the UK have created a diamond battery powered by carbon-14 decay, capable of lasting up to 5,700 years. This innovation holds potential for applications in space technology and medical implants.

   The Sun

3. Entergy Partners with Meta on $10 Billion AI Data Center: Entergy has been selected by Meta Platforms to help power a $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in Louisiana, marking Meta's largest data center project.

   Investors.com

4. Australians Unaware of Facial Recognition in Public Venues: Research reveals that half of Australians are unaware of facial recognition technology being used in major sports and music venues, sparking debates over privacy and consent.

   News.com.au

5. Australia Enforces Strict Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Australia has enacted stringent laws banning children under 16 from using platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat, with non-compliant companies facing fines up to $50 million.

   The Australian

6. Dow Jones Surpasses 45,000 Amid Tech Sector Gains: The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached an all-time high of over 45,000, with significant contributions from tech giants like Amazon and Salesforce.

   Investors.com

7. Sam Altman's Leadership in AI Under Scrutiny: A podcast episode explores the career of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, discussing his role in the development of generative AI and the societal impacts of technologies like ChatGPT.

   Wired

8. Australia's Social Media Ban for Children Draws Global Attention: Australia's legislation banning social media use for children under 16 has garnered international reactions, with debates over its implementation and effectiveness.

   News.com.au

9. Advancements in AI-Powered 'Nudification' Apps Raise Concerns: The development of AI-powered 'nudification' applications has facilitated the creation of abusive deepfake images, posing significant challenges for authorities in protecting minors online.

10. Uncertainty Surrounds AI Regulations Amid U.S. Political Shift: With the U.S. government transitioning to full Republican control, the future of AI regulations is unclear, impacting policies on AI's use in elections and misinformation.