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Artists seek 'seat at table' in AI office
The creative sector hopes there is a space to contribute to the Office of AI, given its content powers a lot of these tools. Source link
From Mozart to the Beatles, prove you're a music genius with this quiz
From famous icons and musical terms to unusual instruments and classical influences in popular music, test your knowledge with this quiz. Source link
I thought I could use voodoo to win a TV competition, instead I won back my joy
Halfway through the Race Around The World competition, I’m second last on the leaderboard. So, I decide to cheat. Source link
The Odyssey may be the epic we deserve, but not the one we need
The scope of Christopher Nolan’s latest epic might be awesome but a menagerie of supporting faces and questionable characterisations muddle the director’s vision. Source link
Employees sue Meta over claims AI systems selected workers for lay-offs
Many of the employees in the lawsuit took pregnancy or parental leave, during which time they would not have worked and thus had their measured output reduced. Source link
LGBT club in old Sydney church closes after a week amid protests
The LGBTQIA+ venue says it is exploring its legal options after being issued with a breach of lease notice just days after opening at a former Sydney church. Source link
Microsoft's July security patch fest brings on the 'bug apocalypse'
Over 600 CVEs listed, including exploited vulnerabilities. Source link
Labor takes a stand on data centre rules and AI copyright
The prime minister unveils Labor’s plan for new AI national standards, warning Australia has a narrow window to set AI’s “social licence”. Source link
NSW government approves first pumped hydro project since Snowy 2.0
A pumped hydro project with the potential to power up to 120,000 homes has been given the green light in the Upper Hunter. Source link
Truck driver loses unfair dismissal case after $100k ice cream bungle
The Fair Work Commission rules a trucking company was within its rights to fire a driver after he set the temperature of his trailer full of ice cream more than 20 degrees too warm. Source link