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Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI

More than two in every three creative workers want the federal government to restrict the use of artificial intelligence to protect their jobs.

AAP

China wants AI in expanded trade deal with Australia

Ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China, Beijing's ambassador to Australia has called for greater co-operation between the two nations on AI.

AAP

Siri, where's my AI? Clock ticks for Apple in tech race

It is one of the world's biggest technology companies but Apple's failure to supercharge Siri with artificial intelligence has some asking questions.

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Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.

AAP

‘Tone deaf’: US tech company responsible for global IT outage to cut jobs and use AI

CrowdStrike CEO announces 5% of workforce to be slashed globally, citing artificial intelligence efficiencies created in the business

The Guardian - AU

AI in every room: why home appliances are getting smart

From robotic vacuum cleaners that wake when you sleep to washing machines that judge dirt on your clothes, experts say home electronics are getting an AI boost.

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As UK families grieve, can one determined country stop social media from harming children?

IN FOCUS: In Australia, parents’ anxiety over their children’s exposure to an online world they find near impossible to supervise has galvanised into concrete government action, as Angus Thompson reports

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I have been an AI researcher for 40 years. What tech giants are doing to book publishing is akin to theft

Companies claim this is ‘fair use’. I think it’s a digital heist

The Guardian - AU

Paris AI summit: Why won’t US, UK sign global artificial intelligence pact?

While some countries want to ensure inclusion in development of AI, others call for low regulation.

Al Jazeera

Special agents: why AI promises to take over from apps

The next generation of artificial intelligence is coming to smartphones and experts say it could impact how you use your device for years to come.

AAP

All ahead AI: fresh risk, different rules, new features

Generative AI tools have already changed the way Australians work, communicate and study. Experts say more changes are coming in 2025.

AAP

Voice from the past: how one university is countering AI with ancient examination techniques

The University of South Australia is reintroducing the oral tradition of viva voce to test students’ knowledge more effectively

The Guardian - AU

Why your words and photos might already be training AI

More tech companies are introducing AI features to their services, and authors and experts warn it can be hard – if not impossible – to opt out.

AAP

No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

Tesla has unveiled its vision for self-driving taxis in a vehicle that has no manual driving controls. Experts say they are cautious but optimistic.

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AI could enable 'discrimination', 'surveillance' in APS: CPSU

'AI could discriminate against workers exercising their rights.'

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Narrators call for laws to prevent losing their voice

Australian voice actors are already losing animation, audiobook and ad voiceovers to AI creations and they're calling for regulations to protect the industry.

AAP

AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told

Investment in AI is lacking and Australia is missing out thanks to a climate of fear over risks posed by the technology, a Senate inquiry has been told.

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Search engine rules to ban AI-generated abuse images

New rules for search engines will ban child abuse and terrorist content in Australia but will also seek to prevent abuse images being created by AI tools.

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The Guardian - AU

Where freedom meets repression: Australian academics tread a fine line over ties to Iran

More than 20 papers involving collaboration have been published in the past year, despite the government warning against joint research projects

AAP

High-risk AI use could be banned by new task force

Using artificial intelligence technology in risky tasks such as social scoring and biometric identification could be banned in Australia by a new group.

AAP

Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality

Generative artificial intelligence can create stunning content but experts warn strict rules are needed to ensure viewers know what's real and what's fake.

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'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

A playful interactive exhibition debuting in Australia has dusted off old treasures to link the past with a challenging future.

The Guardian - AU

ChatGPT ban in Australia’s public schools likely to be overturned

Government reveals a draft framework has been formulated for how ChatGPT rollout will work in schools

ABC News

International students and researchers concerned tools to detect AI-generated text may be inaccurate

International students say tools to detect AI-generated text are inaccurate, as a US study suggests the detectors are biased against people writing in English as a second language.

ABC News

Siri co-founder Tom Gruber helped bring AI into the mainstream. Here's why he's worried about how fast AI is growing

Tom Gruber is a strong believer in humanistic artificial intelligence (AI) — making intelligent machines that serve humans rather than corporations. But what he and long-time colleagues working on AI have seen in the past 18 months has scared them.

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