Could AI really 'kill all humans'? Breaking down the dire warnings about the technology's existential risk
A dire warning from an outgoing researcher at Anthropic that AI could “kill all humans” by the end of the decade led to public outcry over the dangers posed by the technology’s rapid development. It’s raised questions about why some experts believe AI poses such an extreme risk, and how it could lead to the […]
Anthropic CEO urges AI companies to slow model development
Amid fears over misuse. Source link
Summer wildfires caused catastrophic hidden damage, scientists warn
Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible. Source link
How Bryce Dessner juggles orchestral concertos with indie rock stardom
He has worked with Taylor Swift, Paul Simon and Philip Glass, and this month, The National guitarist and composer teams with the Sydney Symphony. Source link
Worried About Your College Kid? Now You Can Hire a Local Mom.
At some universities, parents can pay to make sure their children are cared for, the way they were back home. Source link
PM defends late mother against Hanson public housing 'attack'
Anthony Albanese has fiercely defended his late mother against criticism by Pauline Hanson, who has been called on to apologise for her remarks. Source link
Wells willing to change digital harm proposal to win Coalition support
Communications Minister Anika Wells responds to criticism about proposed new ministerial powers to designate what constitutes serious online harm, saying she is open to changing the bill. Source link
AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there’s a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in. Source link
When Charlie isn't at school, he's welding thousand dollar scrap sculptures
Charlie Guiver, 14, picked up his first drill when he was two and has since honed his craft as a sculptor using scrap metal — recently selling one for $8,000. Source link
Optus outage attributed to hardware failure at exchange
Impacted voice calls, led to welfare checks by police authorities. Source link