The series Humans explores the complex relationships between humans and advanced AI - Newsreel

Intimate robot interactions require new ethical rules

A new paper calls for fresh ethics around human-robot interactions as artificial intelligence is asked to take on more complex roles. A group of researchers from
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Phone batteries that last decades could be on the way - Newsreel

Batteries that last decades look possible

Nuclear batteries that last decades are being considered as an alternative to lithium batteries that require constant recharging. Professor Su-Il In, from the Daegu
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A new mini-robot is helping with early diagnosis and treatment of cancer - Newsreel

Mini robot set to revolutionise cancer detection

A tiny robot which can take 3D scans from inside the human body is bringing fresh hope for earlier cancer detection. A University of Leeds research team said they had
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Human baristas may soon be joined by robot coffee makers - Newsreel

Coffee-making robot breaks new ground

An AI-powered robot that can make coffee in a busy kitchen is being hailed as the forerunner of a new generation of intelligent machines. A University of Edinburgh team
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Robots get confused telling time - Newsreel

Super intelligent AI struggles to tell the time

Artificial Intelligence has an amazing ability to process millions of pieces of data in seconds. But don’t ask it to give you the time. An Edinburgh University team
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Deep flaws in deepfake detection tools

Critical flaws have been uncovered in widely used deepfake detection tools, sparking a call for urgent improvements in deepfake detection technologies. A study by
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Not-for-profits grapple with rising cyber risks

Almost 20 percent of Australian not-for-profit organisations reported a cyber security breach last year, with social service groups the hardest hit. The Australian
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Biorefinery plans for Wide Bay sugar mill

A Wide Bay sugar mill will be used to test the feasibility of converting sugar mill waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Australian technology developer Licella
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New Alliance as consumers become energy producers

A new consumer group has been formed to support Australians in the transition to cleaner energy. Formed by the Tech Council of Australia (TCA), the Consumer Energy Tech
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Red tape review open to small business operators

The feedback lines are now open for Queensland small businesses to have their say on the government red tape inhibiting their progress. State Small and Family Business
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