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More people are asking generative AI questions about their health. But the wrong answer can be risky

More people are turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help them in their daily and professional lives. ChatGPT is one of the most well-known and widely available generative AI tools. It gives tailored, plausible answers to any question for free.

The Conversation

Billionaire’s record $100m donation to University of Sydney aims to increase diversity in Stem sector

Tech founder Robin Khuda wants to make ‘positive societal impact’ by increasing opportunities for women in sector where he made his fortune

The Guardian - AU

‘Drinking PFAS’: water providers call for broad ban on ‘forever chemicals’ amid proliferation fears

Fifty-one sites in NSW have significant PFAS contamination requiring continued monitoring and remediation, EPA tells Senate inquiry

The Guardian - AU

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‘Catastrophic’: Great Barrier Reef hit by its most widespread coral bleaching, study finds

More than 40% of individual corals monitored around One Tree Island reef bleached by heat stress and damaged by flesh-eating disease

The Guardian - AU

University of Sydney criticised for plan to ban protest banners being displayed without prior permission

Critics say new draft policies, including a rule about sending political emails, are ‘even worse’ than last year’s ‘draconian’ crackdown

The Guardian - AU

Trevor felt ‘invisible’ after his wife died – now experts are trying new ways to tackle Australia’s loneliness epidemic

One in four Australians report feeling persistently lonely, with doctors increasingly ‘prescribing’ non-medical activities to improve wellbeing and social connection

The Guardian - AU

University of Sydney has invested in world’s biggest poker machine maker and global betting giant

Experts say ‘disappointing’ relationships with gambling industry, including funding for research, should be scrutinised

The Guardian - AU

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Morning Mail: NSW’s ‘abortion deserts’, more poll woe for Albanese, and a possible Kamala comeback

Only three public hospitals in the state are routinely providing abortions, a new study shows; PM’s disapproval rating at 50%

The Guardian - AU

How hard is it to access an abortion in NSW? These maps show the ‘deserts’ for care in the state

See how accessible – or inaccessible – it is in your area

The Guardian - AU

NSW abortion deserts: just three of 220 public hospitals provide terminations, research finds

Exclusive: All 15 health districts and the state’s health minister refuse to give public information on access to terminations

The Guardian - AU

‘Let things go feral’: how to do carbon-positive gardening in your own back yard

Carbon-positive farming is a simple concept: remove carbon from the atmosphere and put it into the soil. How can it work for back yard gardens?

The Guardian - AU

University 'incubator' for Jewish hatred, inquiry told

Jewish students are "hiding" their religion on campus amid a rising tide of hatred, a parliamentary inquiry into anti-Semitism at universities has been told.

AAP

University of Sydney review proposes ‘civility rule’ that requires ‘meaning of contested words’ to be made clear

Lecturer questions if academics will have to explain context of every phrase they use, saying those who speak up on Palestine would be affected

The Guardian - AU

Why does Dutton say Labor’s international student cap is ‘a dog’s breakfast’ – and what do universities think?

Both major parties want to reduce immigration – particularly by international students. So why the Coalition backflip on Labor’s bill?

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Study confirms what cannabis users have long known

Study may lead to new treatment for sleep disorders like insomnia, researchers say

The Conversation

Our new study shows teen vaping is linked to childhood trauma. Here’s why it might be harder to quit

If you experience trauma during childhood, there’s a greater chance you’ll use substances such as alcohol, tobacco and other drugs later. But what does the evidence say about vapes?

The Guardian - UK

Adding five minutes exercise a day can help lower blood pressure, study says

Researchers say choosing to climb stairs or cycle to the shops is enough to have a positive effect

The Guardian - AU

‘Republicanism by stealth’: Australia’s Great Seal redesign ditches reference to monarch

Historian also questions ‘complete silence’ around First Nations sovereignty in new design

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6 Students Expelled & Another 21 Suspended From St Paul’s College Over Serious Bullying Incident

St Paul's College in Sydney is once again in the spotlight for expelling six students & suspending 21 others following a bullying incident.

The Conversation

Sydney’s beloved Footbridge Theatre launched some of our biggest stars. After nearly 20 years, it’s making a grand return

After nearly 20 years as a lecture theatre, the University of Sydney’s Footbridge Theatre is reopening as a live performance venue in the university’s arts precinct.

The Guardian - UK

Standing desks do not reduce risk of stroke and heart failure, study suggests

Researchers say people who sit or stand for long periods should schedule regular movements throughout the day

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: University of Sydney spent millions more on consultants than repaying wages of casual staff

Greens say revelations a ‘damning indictment’ that speak to a ‘broken governance culture’ at prestigious universities

The Canberra Times

Federal spending on social media ads doubles as government seeks ban

Could a cut in government advertising influence the tech giants?

The Guardian - AU

ChatGPT has become the ‘best teammate’ to these Sydney university students – but is there a limit?

Universities are pivoting to incorporate generative AI into academic life – without the plagiarism – in the belief it will become an intrinsic part of life and work

The Guardian - AU

Campaign demanding University of Sydney vice-chancellor resigns is ‘dangerous’, Jewish Council warns

JCA’s Sarah Schwartz says targeting Mark Scott’s handling of pro-Palestinian encampment risks conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism

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