Vance Eleanor

Vance Eleanor is a senior journalist at news644, specializing in global technology. With a 20-year career, he excels at simplifying complex topics like AI ethics and cybersecurity for a wide audience. A Columbia Journalism graduate, he's a recognized investigative reporter.

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Chinese-made Electric Buses Raise Cybersecurity Concerns in Australia

November 9, 2025 Chinese-made Yutong electric buses are at the centre of growing cybersecurity concerns in Australia after tests in Norway revealed potential vulnerabilities in the vehicles’ control systems. The Norwegian public transport operator Ruter found that Yutong, the Chinese manufacturer, could remotely access certain software systems during diagnostics and updates — raising questions about…

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AI analysis of a human eye for chronic disease detection.

Australian Researchers Harness AI Eye Scans for Early Chronic Disease Detection

November 9, 2025 Australia’s healthcare landscape is undergoing a critical transformation — from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. In this shift, researchers at Monash University are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect early signs of chronic diseases through the human eye. Their latest study leverages cutting-edge imaging technology and advanced machine learning…

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Deloitte Sydney headquarters after AI-generated report errors prompted a $440,000 refund

Deloitte to Refund $440,000 After AI Errors Found in Government Report

October 23, 2025 | Sydney, AustraliaConsulting giant Deloitte has agreed to repay $440,000 AUD to the Australian federal government after a report generated partly by artificial intelligence (AI) was found to contain fabricated citations and inaccurate references.The report, commissioned in 2024 by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), aimed to assess the Targeted…

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