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Australia’s privacy regulator just dropped its case against ‘troubling’ facial recognition company Clearview AI. Now what?
The decision underscores the importance of strengthening privacy laws and enforcement powers of regulators.
Republicans believe Tim Walz has been ‘groomed’ by China. But how does China view him?
The Democratic vice presidential candidate has been portrayed in the Chinese media as someone the country can work with.
Strongman used to be seen as a super-human novelty sport. Now more women and novices are turning to it
Watching oversized athletes lift huge boulders or pull trucks might appear bizarre to many but it’s a sport more ‘regular’ athletes are turning to.
NT election: promises for Indigenous people buckle under history’s weight
The Top End heads to the polls this Saturday. In a territory that has been both over-governed and neglected, there’s little on offer for Indigenous communities.
US voters speak many languages, but non-English campaigning remains risky for Harris and Trump
In theory, appealing to voters in their own languages makes good political sense. So why don’t more candidates do it on the campaign trail?
A new ‘AI scientist’ can write science papers without any human input. Here’s why that’s a problem
AI systems mass-producing cheap research would be bad news for an already struggling scientific ecosystem.
Watch a star get destroyed by a supermassive black hole in the first simulation of its kind
If a star gets too close to a black hole, it gets shredded and produces a complex ball of light. These videos are the first time this dramatic event has been simulated in detail.
Can AI pick IVF embryos as well as a human? First randomised controlled trial shows promise
A study of more than 1,000 IVF patients showed a deep learning software system was almost as good as human experts at choosing viable embryos.
Albanese’s right to set crossbenchers’ personal staffing numbers faces scrutiny
Independent Senator David Pocock will seek to remove the discretion of the prime minister to decide the number of extra staff crossbenchers receive.
With more lawsuits potentially looming, should politicians be allowed to sue for defamation?
As Linda Reynolds’ defamation trial against Brittany Higgins continues, Peter Dutton is apparently considering suing fellow MP Zali Steggall. Our legal system is out of step with democracy.
Thailand’s democracy has taken another hit, but it won’t halt the march toward a more progressive society
The new People’s Party is offering a much more democratic vision for Thailand – and it should fare very well at the next elections.
What is ‘model collapse’? An expert explains the rumours about an impending AI doom
Generative AI needs tons of data to learn. It also generates new data. So, what happens when AI starts training on AI-made content?
Kamala Harris’ polls surge stalls ahead of Democratic National Convention
After weeks of consistent increases in popularity, Harris has closed the gap with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. In some states, they’re neck and neck.
View from The Hill: Amid their ugly fighting over Gaza visas, will Labor and Coalition land deals this week on CFMEU and NDIS?
Amid continued fractious debate about visas for Palestinians, the Albanese government will be trying in parliament this week to “land” two crucial pieces of legislation.
Sydney’s largest public housing estate is being redeveloped, but not all these homes need to be demolished
Our research shows decent homes could be lost – and the social and environmental costs of demolition should not be ignored.
Australian contact sports’ next major concussion headache could come from insurance companies
Zurich’s decision to no longer insure some professional athletes for concussion could have far-reaching ramifications for players and their sports.