Is the nuclear non-proliferation pact a model for regulating runaway AI?
Competition for AI dominance resembles the nuclear arms race of the Cold War era. A similarly serious response may also now be needed.
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The load-bearing wall: Vale Dr Harley Dale
A tribute to the late Dr Harley Dale, described by friend Professor Vince Hooper as the load-bearing wall of Australian housing economics. read now...
▶️ Watch →The PMβs humble origin story is worthy of great respect. But is such a story even possible today?
Pauline Hansonβs attack on the PMβs late mum was out of line. But what is his government doing for the Maryannes and Anthonys of today,…
Read full article βShould schools ban students from doing cartwheels?
Some schools are reportedly restricting cartwheels and handstands to prevent injuries.
▶️ Watch →Do pimple patches actually work? Hereβs what the science says
If youβre squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if…
Read full article βThe government might strip some asylum seekers of their work rights. Hereβs why it shouldnβt
The government is reportedly considering restricting the work rights of asylum seekers as part of its plan to decrease migration. But itβs not a good…
Read full article βThe Snoop: Karl Stefanovicβs secret episodes, One Nation candidateβs gory cartoon and more
Plus: What we learnt when energy minister Chris Bowen faced the internet. The post The Snoop: Karl Stefanovicβs secret episodes, One Nation candidateβs gory cartoon…
Read full article βHow to prepare for ICAC: A guide based on concerningly true goings-on
There are all sorts of traps you can fall into when addressing the Independent Commission Against Corruption. Here's Crikey's handy guide to preparing for the…
Read full article βWhy AUKUS makes war more likely β and Australiaβs actions could precipitate catastrophe
An American victory is far more achievable in a two-front war, and Australia has made that possible. The post Why AUKUS makes war more likely…
Read full article βDigital Duty of Care: Making Big Tech socially responsible
Australia's Digital Duty of Care Bill shifts the responsibility to provide a safe online environment to where it belongs - with Big Tech. read now...
▶️ Watch →Two AI disruptions, one firm: How attorneys are rebuilding casework and client acquisition at once
Not long ago, someone with a legal problem opened Google, typed a rough version of their question and clicked into a directory or a firm's…
▶️ Watch →Economic concerns grow as global fuel crisis deepens
The long-predicted fuel crisis "is here", oil executives have warned, as conflicts in the Middle East deepen global economic pains. Meanwhile, Tony Burke has hit…
Read full article βHow does the menopause drug Veoza work? And how is it different to hormone therapy?
Some women canβt take hormone replacement therapy to alleviate hot flashes and night sweats. This medication is one alternative.
Read full article βIs pasta a type of noodle? The surprisingly serious debate over two beloved carbs
Like many food debates, this one is tangled up in culture, history and power.
▶️ Watch →Australiaβs data centre build-out carries risks for the economy β and inflation
The rush to build data centres brings investment and the promise of a sophisticated digital economy. But it also creates new pressure on housing and…
Read full article βBird flu has claimed its first Australian sea lion and dolphin. How does the virus get into these animals?
How does a dolphin or seal even get bird flu? Most likely through contact with sick birds β or eating their carcasses.
Read full article βHow would One Nationβs immigration plan affect the labour market and economy?
Reducing the number of people on student and graduate visas may reduce migration numbers, but it could also weaken demand for Australian goods and services.
Read full article βMore than 2 million Indigenous people lived in Australia in 1788: new research
Genetic, archaeological and environmental evidence suggest the Indigenous population fell by more than 90% In the 70 years after the British invaded.
Read full article βAFP commissioner urges βconversationβ about link between Australiansβ level of illicit drug use and organised crime
Krissy Barrettβs call comes after recent murders in Sydney linked to organised crime included two cases of mistaken identity in one week.
Read full article βOne Nationβs migration maths doesnβt add up
One Nationβs plan to slash temporary migration by 750,000 promises dramatic cuts, but its numbers, assumptions and economic consequences donβt add up. read now...
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