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What is AI superintelligence? Could it destroy humanity?

By Flora Salim In 2014, the British philosopher Nick Bostrom published a book about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) with the ominous title Superintelligence:
Read more 29 October 2024
Woman and child putting plastic bottle in recylcing bin. | Newsreel

Consumers dump on government recycling efforts

Australians have lost confidence in all levels of governments to support recycling efforts. A new survey from Planet Ark found well under half of those surveyed believed
Read more 29 October 2024
Australia Post box. | Newsreel

Australia Post delivers best-in-world ranking

Australia Post has been recognised as one of the best postal services in the world, the first time it has achieved the honour. The latest Universal Postal Union’s
Read more 29 October 2024
Patient and nurse. | Newsreel

Workers need more support with assisted dying system

The majority of health care workers believe the nation’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) system is difficult to navigate, making challenging end-of-life discussions
Read more 29 October 2024
Truck convoy Brisbane. | Newsreel

Hundreds in convoy through Brisbane this weekend

Hundred of trucks will rumble through Brisbane this weekend in a fund-raising convoy. Around 1000 trucks will travel from Larapinta to Redcliffe as part of the Brisbane
Read more 28 October 2024
Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Global triple treat for Sunshine Coast innovation

A Sunshine Coast marketing campaign has picked up multiple international awards. The video-led campaign, which showcased the region’s high-tech capabilities, won two
Read more 28 October 2024
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Global cost of gambling set to top $1 trillion

An international study has found Australians gamble more than any nation on earth and that the global impact of gambling was worse than previously thought. A Lancet
Read more 28 October 2024
Sculptures installed outside the Chau Chak Wing Museum. | Newsreel

Potential in combining public art and urban sport

City planners are being encouraged to leverage the popularity of the urban sports culture to activate public art and help address social issues. University of Sydney
Read more 27 October 2024
Woman with heat stress. | Newsreel

Hot weather link to suicidal hospital visits

Hot weather has been linked to an increased suicide risk for young Australians. A study out of News South Wales found for every one degree rise in the daily mean
Read more 25 October 2024
Farmer looking at smart phone in the field. | Newsreel

Satellite’s mobile credentials tested for remote Australia

The viability of new satellites to provide reliable mobile connectivity in remote Australia will be tested over the coming months. The trials, under way in 50 regional
Read more 21 October 2024