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Female AI workforce grows but few women climbing ladder

Female AI workforce grows but few women climbing ladder

Artificial intelligence is growing its female workforce but the number of women thins higher up the ladder, prompting calls for more equitable training.

Lies, bad ads, no rules - social media under scrutiny

Lies, bad ads, no rules - social media under scrutiny

Lies, bad ads, no rules - social media under scrutiny

Lies, bad ads, no rules - social media under scrutiny

Academics at six universities are teaming up to create a national body to investigate online misinformation, social media risks and missing regulations.

Saving your brains for the good stuff, not 'grunt work'

Saving your brains for the good stuff, not 'grunt work'

Saving your brains for the good stuff, not 'grunt work'

Saving your brains for the good stuff, not 'grunt work'

Artificial intelligence tools can take the "grunt work" out of safeguarding vital systems against weakness and loss, according to energy companies and banks.

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Why Estebana abandoned science to become a blacksmith

Why Estebana abandoned science to become a blacksmith

"Estebana" abandoned his career to become a blacksmith. Years later, artist studios have dropped off around him, making him fear for the "soul" of his city.

Ice cores point to grim picture of future bushfire risk

Ice cores point to grim picture of future bushfire risk

Data elicited from Antarctic ice cores point to future bushfire conditions being worse than the deadly Black Summer blazes.

Wharf spat threatens future of icebreaker's home

Wharf spat threatens future of icebreaker's home

The federal government has concerns about "stalled negotiations" and the cost of critical wharf upgrades at the home of the nation's Antarctic icebreaker.

Many meetings could be emails: survey finds work waste

Many meetings could be emails: survey finds work waste

Many work meetings are wasting workers' time, according to a global study by Atlassian, and companies are too slow to use AI tools despite their benefits.

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Four popular training courses facing critical AI risk

Four popular training courses facing critical AI risk

Four popular training courses facing critical AI risk

Four popular training courses facing critical AI risk

An analysis of vocational training has identified four courses at high risk from artificial intelligence technology even though they are in high demand.

Why all smartphones are adding artificial intelligence

Why all smartphones are adding artificial intelligence

Why all smartphones are adding artificial intelligence

Why all smartphones are adding artificial intelligence

Apple has revealed plans to put ChatGPT in iPhones and, with Google and Samsung embracing AI tools, experts say they will soon be ubiquitous.

Australian workers lead AI race but do not trust it

Australian workers lead AI race but do not trust it

Australian workers lead AI race but do not trust it

Australian workers lead AI race but do not trust it

More office workers are testing artificial intelligence technology in Australia than in many other nations, a survey has found, but most do not trust it.

Kids under 16 shouldn't be on social media: Coalition

Kids under 16 shouldn't be on social media: Coalition

Kids under 16 shouldn't be on social media: Coalition

Kids under 16 shouldn't be on social media: Coalition

Children under 16 should be banned from social media and an enforceable system of age verification is needed, the opposition communications spokesman says.

Voters want a ban on AI election ads to stop deepfakes

Voters want a ban on AI election ads to stop deepfakes

Voters want a ban on AI election ads to stop deepfakes

Voters want a ban on AI election ads to stop deepfakes

Most Australians worry artificial intelligence technology will be used to mislead voters and would like to see it banned from political ads.

Tiger shark shocks scientists with echidna meal reveal

Tiger shark shocks scientists with echidna meal reveal

Tiger shark shocks scientists with echidna meal reveal

Tiger shark shocks scientists with echidna meal reveal

A tiger shark has shocked scientists tagging marine life off Queensland's coast by regurgitating a whole echidna in what has been described as a "world first".

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Investors are being tapped for funding for early-stage companies tackling the climate crisis, the energy transition, new foods and cleaner industry.

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Actors, writers, voice artists call for urgent AI laws

Almost three in four workers in Australia's creative industries are calling on the government to restrict the use of AI, with many fearing for their jobs.

Why Google is recruiting Aussies for AI breakthroughs

Some of Google's most promising artificial intelligence projects are happening in Australia, the firm's research boss says, and the results could change lives.

Standard-gauge track to link solar homes, cars, gadgets

A digital spine to support a low-cost and low-carbon electricity system will connect Australians like a "standard railway gauge of solar and batteries".

AI a 'powerful aid' for disinformation spreaders

One of Australia's leading intelligence agencies fears malign actors could use generative AI to boost disinformation in both quantity and quality.

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Farmers flying high as demand for aviation fuel soars

Growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel is good news for Australian agriculture, according to research from Rabobank.

Gut health identified in combating Parkinson's disease

Researchers have received $4 million to work on a treatment they hope will slow or stop Parkinson’s disease by targeting gut health.

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.

More funding is needed for critical, complex computers

The federal government has poured money into the global race for cutting-edge computing technology, but it may need to broaden its horizon.

Budget breakdown for agriculture to reduce emissions

The Albanese government has detailed how $63 million will help farmers reduce their emissions, with almost half of that to improve greenhouse gas accounting.

Australia urged to work with China in clean energy push

Australia's $22.7 billion manufacturing push towards net-zero emissions must involve China and will eventually need to tax fossil fuels, an ex-ACCC chair says.

'Back to the future' for carbon credit scheme

Changes to Australia's carbon credit unit scheme will allow farmers to propose new carbon reduction methods, but critics say it could undermine the scheme.

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