AI starting to deceive humans - Newsreel

AI systems learning to deceive humans

Science fiction has long been fascinated with the idea that artificial intelligence will ultimately become too intelligent and turn on humans. Think sixish Terminator
Read more 14 May 2024
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On your bike to save your knees

It’s time to break out the lycra if you want to reduce the chance of knee pain later in life. A new study has found that regular bicycling lowers the chance of knee
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Heavy drinkers impact one in five Aussies

A majority of Australians are exposed to heavy drinkers, with more than 20 percent harmed by people who drink excessively. A new study has found a fifth of adult
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Man and woman studying plants in hothouse. | Newsreel

Key research projects receive State funding

A project aimed at developing new crops to future-proof Queensland’s agriculture industry is one of eight to receive State Government funding. The Australian Plant
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Message of support is in the mail

More than a million Queenslanders will be asked to play it forward when they receive a message of support from Beyond Blue this month. In response to the pressing need
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Inquiry opens the way for Australian space launches

The Federal Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has begun hearings to clear the way for space launches in Australia. The hearings have started in Canberra to review the
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Brain data privacy at risk from wearable tech

Australian privacy laws need to be strengthened to prevent the misuse of a person’s brain data, which is being more easily obtained through the increased use of
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No plans for spending spree after tax cuts

Less than 10 percent of Australians plan to splurge the extra cash they will receive through the Stage 3 tax cuts. From July 1, taxpayers are expected to be between $350
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Sheep being loaded on a ship for live export. | Newsreel

Australian live sheep exporting to end in 2028

Australia’s live sheep export industry will end in less than four years. The Federal Government has announced that the export of live sheep by sea from Australia will
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Sperm whales use complex language

Whales give clues to intergalactic communication

Sperm whales are communicating using a “phonetic alphabet” with a human-like level of sophistication. Researchers from the MIT and Project CETI (Cetacean Translation
Read more 13 May 2024