Tag: Artificial intelligence (AI)
Elon Musk has turned X into a globally influential media platform – and there’s more to come
As well as becoming an ‘everything app’ and a place where lies continue to flourish, X is likely to see an increase what’s known as ‘cyberbalkanisation’.
What do people think about smartglasses? New research reveals a complicated picture
Views differ between owners and non-owners of smartglasses. But both groups agree the technology can help people.
What is AI superintelligence? Could it destroy humanity? And is it really almost here?
AI systems more intelligent than humans in some ways already exist – but general-purpose superhuman intelligence is probably still a long way off.
With AI translation tools so powerful, what is the point of learning a language?
AI-powered technology means it has never been easier to translate between two languages. But that doesn’t mean we should give up on learning another tongue. The benefits still outweigh the effort.
AI is set to transform science – but will we understand the results?
AI promises to accelerate scientific discovery, but if scientists aren’t careful public trust may be left behind.
NZ is encouraging the use of AI – but it’s largely outsourcing the risks and societal costs
Artificial intelligence is energy hungry and has an ever-expanding carbon footprint. Embracing the technology will make it harder for New Zealand to meet its climate targets.
Australia has led the way regulating gene technology for over 20 years. Here’s how it should apply that to AI
If we want better oversight and accountability about how AI affects all our lives, we don’t have to start from scratch.
AI affects everyone – including Indigenous people. It’s time we have a say in how it’s built
Unless AI developers start involving Indigenous people, their claims about the technology benefiting all of humanity will continue to ring hollow.
AI is a multi-billion dollar industry. It’s underpinned by an invisible and exploited workforce
Data labellers are the lifeblood of the AI industry. Yet they are often paid very low wages, work in unsafe environments and lack basic workplace protections.
Online spaces are rife with toxicity. Well-designed AI tools can help clean them up
Our research found high rates of tech-based abuse – so our team is designing a new AI tool to detect and document toxic comments.
In a new manifesto, OpenAI’s Sam Altman envisions an AI utopia – and reveals glaring blind spots
The AI industry is expending vast resources on growth, fuelled by unrealistic optimism about technology and the future.
The United Nations has a plan to govern AI – but has it bought the industry’s hype?
A UN report proposes seven recommendations for addressing gaps in current AI governance. It’s a small step forward, but it needs refining.
OpenAI’s data hunger raises privacy concerns
A string of recent deals by the cutting-edge AI company suggest an interest in large amounts of behavioural, health and biometric data.
‘Side job, self-employed, high-paid’: behind the AI slop flooding TikTok and Facebook
In places like India, Vietnam and China, churning out weird AI videos is the latest side hustle for students and stay-at-home mothers.
Australia’s new scam prevention draft is welcome – but it needs to be broader in scope
Last year, Australians lost more than $2.7 billion to scammers. The government’s new scam prevention framework is currently open for public consultation.
