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‘We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans’: if AI labs are so worried about AI doom, why don’t they stop?
AI researchers warn their own technology could wipe out humanity. So why do AI labs keep building it? A look at the logic of the AI doom debate.
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Health Social Media Roundup this Week
A roundup of health stories from social media, including the tobacco excise debate and pressure on aged care funding and access.
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On AI, Pronouns, and the Language of Machine Utterance and Opinions
Should AI systems say ‘I’ and offer opinions? Hal Swerissen puts the question to Claude in a dialogue about pronouns and machine language.
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Australia’s aged care algorithm is under fire. At last, someone’s listening
The algorithm that decides home aged care funding under Support at Home is under scrutiny. Hal Swerissen on why the Commonwealth should rethink it.
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On the nature of daylight: a meditation on war and empathy
Max Richter’s On the Nature of Daylight offers space to reflect on war and empathy amid international turmoil. A short meditation by Hal Swerissen.
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Is Support At Home worth it for self funded retirees?
Support at Home sharply raises contributions for wealthier older people. Why self-funded retirees needing basic help may be better off paying privately.
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6 tips to help journalists avoid overgeneralizing research findings
Practical advice for journalists on reporting research without overgeneralising findings beyond the people and places a study actually covered.
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‘Doughnut economics’ shows how global growth is out of balance – and how we can fix it
An update to Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics shows a global economy on a collision course with nature, and points to ways to rebalance it.
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Too many Australians are waiting for a home care package. Here’s how to fix the delays
Too many Australians are waiting for a home care package. This problem has gone on for too long. Here is how to fix it.
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Daylight saving has 80% support in Australia and a majority in every state
Despite the annual complaints, daylight saving has 80% support across Australia and a majority in every state. What the survey data shows.
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Netanyahu promises Albanese a full investigation into Australian aid worker’s death, as Israel accepts responsibility
Australian PM calls on Israel to explain killing of Australian Aid worker in stern phone call with Istraeli PM.
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Lehrmann Defamation Case Delayed Due to New Evidence
The Lehrmann defamation trial judge has allowed last minute evidence on leaked information which will delay his judgement
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