As online platforms grow in credibility and scale, education is facing a quiet revolution—one login at a time When the world shut down during the pandemic, millions of students swapped classrooms for computer screens. What began as a crisis response has since evolved into a seismic shift: more learners than […]
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In a world where our smartphones have become lifelines, it’s easy to forget that they can also be shackles. The constant ping of notifications, the endless scroll of social media, and the pressure to be always available have blurred the lines between work and personal life. But what if the […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly relevant in many aspects of society, including health care. For example, it’s already used for robotic surgery and to provide virtual mental health support. In recent years, scientists have developed AI algorithms that can analyse mammograms for signs of breast cancer. These algorithms may be as good […]
The federal parliament has passed legislation to ban people under 16 from having an account with some social media platforms. In doing so, it has ignored advice from a chorus of experts – and from the Australian Human Rights Commission, which said the government rushed the legislation through parliament “without taking the time […]
Australian officials are cautioning that recovery from the unprecedented global technology outage that has paralysed multiple sectors could take several days. Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths are among the entities still grappling with disruptions as authorities strive to resolve the crisis, described as the most extensive IT outage ever encountered. […]
Do Australian courts have the right to decide what foreign citizens, located overseas, view online on a foreign-owned platform? Anyone inclined to answer “yes” to this question should perhaps also ask themselves whether they are equally happy for courts in China, Russia and Iran to determine what Australians can see […]
Apple is reportedly on the cusp of unveiling a groundbreaking AI tool designed to streamline code development. According to insights shared by Bloomberg, this innovative tool harnesses the power of generative AI and is nearing completion, with a potential release slated for later this year. Set to rival industry counterparts […]
Billionaire Neuralink founder, Elon Musk, has announced the brain-chip startup successfully implanted its first device into a human on Sunday. Musk shared the news on Twitter/X on Monday, assuring his followers that the recipient is recovering well. This milestone follows the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) clearance granted last […]
A leaked video unveils the futuristic interior of Tesla’s newest Cybertruck, showcasing its avant-garde design and providing an enticing sneak peek into the highly-anticipated delivery event scheduled for November 30th. The sneak peek reveals an interior as bold and as cutting-edge as the Cybertruck’s exterior. The traditional truck cabin is […]
Tesla Motors was once cruising comfortably in the fast lane as the world’s biggest electric vehicle manufacturer. But the road ahead is starting to look bumpy as CEO Elon Musk grapples with intensifying competition and operational challenges in China, the world’s largest EV market. Just a year ago, Tesla’s remarkable […]