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Top US tech firms sign accord to 'self-police' AI

Top US tech firms sign accord to 'self-police' AI

Donald Trump has backed industry self-regulation over government rules in the face of concern about accelerating artificial intelligence development.

Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach

Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach

Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach

Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach

The company behind a rogue AI agent that breached national data appears to be co-operating well with the government, but the reason why is not simple.

Suburban data centre dumped after inquiry spotlight

Suburban data centre dumped after inquiry spotlight

Suburban data centre dumped after inquiry spotlight

Suburban data centre dumped after inquiry spotlight

Plans for a data centre slated for one semi-suburban area have been dumped in a win for community groups opposing construction near residential zones.

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OpenAI executive to front grilling on Medicare breach

OpenAI executive to front grilling on Medicare breach

OpenAI will send an executive to answer questions on how one of its agents went rogue and hacked a Medicare website, but it's chief is so far off the hook.

Newsrooms unite to defend trusted journalism in AI age

Newsrooms unite to defend trusted journalism in AI age

Australian media academics warn readers will happily consume news from sources they do not trust as professional journalism becomes harder to distinguish.

Warning Medicare breach is no excuse to burn AI bridges

Warning Medicare breach is no excuse to burn AI bridges

Labor has been warned Australia's cyber safety is more at risk if it targets an AI company that unknowingly hacked a government website.

Hey Farm Assistant: farmers adding AI to their toolkits

Hey Farm Assistant: farmers adding AI to their toolkits

Farmers are training AI to help them make business decisions while grappling with concerns about the fast-developing technology's use of land, water and energy.

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'Only do it together': PM's call to arms to UN leaders

'Only do it together': PM's call to arms to UN leaders

'Only do it together': PM's call to arms to UN leaders

'Only do it together': PM's call to arms to UN leaders

Anthony Albanese has stressed the need for countries to put aside differences to collectively tackle global issues like AI during a national address to the UN.

'They're all pushing for it': ex-PM's social ban praise

'They're all pushing for it': ex-PM's social ban praise

'They're all pushing for it': ex-PM's social ban praise

'They're all pushing for it': ex-PM's social ban praise

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has hinted US state governments to follow Australia's lead and implement a social media ban for under-16s.

Hack probed with warnings it's 'too late' to contain AI

Hack probed with warnings it's 'too late' to contain AI

Hack probed with warnings it's 'too late' to contain AI

Hack probed with warnings it's 'too late' to contain AI

How a wayward AI agent broke into a government website, which wasn't disclosed for weeks, will be examined in a sweeping snap inquiry.

Prime minister warns global order 'not fit for purpose'

Prime minister warns global order 'not fit for purpose'

Prime minister warns global order 'not fit for purpose'

Prime minister warns global order 'not fit for purpose'

Anthony Albanese has used a major foreign policy speech to argue that global institutions set up following World War II are no longer enough for modern times.

'We can meet this challenge': PM pushes climate action

'We can meet this challenge': PM pushes climate action

'We can meet this challenge': PM pushes climate action

'We can meet this challenge': PM pushes climate action

World leaders need to make the economic case for the pish to renewables to help protect Pacific nations from rising sea levels, Anthony Albanese says.

'My friend': Albanese emotional as he praises Zelenskiy

'My friend': Albanese emotional as he praises Zelenskiy

'My friend': Albanese emotional as he praises Zelenskiy

'My friend': Albanese emotional as he praises Zelenskiy

An emotional Anthony Albanese has signed a security agreement with Ukraine following a meeting with President Volodymyr ⁠Zelenskiy at the United Nations.

'AI could be a risk to humanity': company CEOs warn UN

'AI could be a risk to humanity': company CEOs warn UN

'AI could be a risk to humanity': company CEOs warn UN

'AI could be a risk to humanity': company CEOs warn UN

The heads of major artificial intelligence firms have pleaded with the United Nations to set controls over the burgeoning technology.

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Australia has 'strong cards' to stand up to US on AI

When it comes to regulating technology, Australia should be a beacon for resisting US and China pressure, according to an expert.

Australia secures closer security ties with Netherlands

Anthony Albanese has inked a partnership with his Dutch counterpart on the sidelines of the UN, which will also work to secure accountability for MH17 victims.

Japanese leader, PM face-to-face after 'melon-gate'

Anthony Albanese has held brief talks with his Japanese counterpart for the first time since his controversial comments about melons she gave to him.

Albanese meets Trump after 'super intelligence' call

Anthony Albanese will continue to press the need for countries to put up guardrails on AI, despite Donald Trump urging acceleration of the technology.

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PM rejects US claims of social media 'censorship' push

The US government has labelled upcoming social media reforms in Australia as censorship that would affect American companies unfairly.

UK prime minister's 'problematic' request to Albanese

Anthony Albanese has met his British counterpart Andy Burnham for the first time on the sidelines of the UN, bonding over a shared love of rugby league.

Councils fear data centres 'coming at us' on prime land

Local councils have called for state and federal governments to crack down on data centre developments, as potential residential land is snapped up.

'Worse, more intense': PM's climate warning to leaders

Anthony Albanese has urged leaders to take more action on climate change - saying community resilience to natural disasters can only go so far.

Why Solomon Islands PM had to apologise to Albanese

Anthony Albanese has met with his Pacific counterpart for the third time in almost as many months on the sidelines of the UN.

Australia urges slowdown of AI race in global statement

Australia has joined more than 20 other countries in urging for greater protections against artificial intelligence as the technology rapidly expands.

US states settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger

Hollywood writers and 12 US states challenging Paramount's buyout of Warner Bros have agreed to a settlement, paving the way for a merger.

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