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What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
Anthropic’s new AI model, Claude Mythos, has raised concerns due to its reported ability to outperform humans in hacking and cyber-security tasks. While Anthropic claims Mythos can locate and exploit vulnerabilities in software, some experts remain sceptical and emphasise the importance of basic cyber-security measures. The model’s capabilities have prompted discussions among regulators, legislators, and financial institutions about potential risks to digital services.
The Poor Man’s Process (How Movies Fake Driving Scenes)
The Poor Man’s Process is a classic filmmaking technique used to create realistic driving scenes without moving the car. Learn how cinematographers use lighting, reflections, and camera movement to simulate motion on a budget. This guide breaks down how to shoot cinematic car scenes without expensive gear.
Your brain explained: Why it’s getting harder to pay attention
Attention is a complex brain function involving three networks: alerting, orienting, and executive control. Constant distractions, particularly from digital devices, impair our ability to focus and multitask, leaving us vulnerable to misinformation. The monetisation of attention by tech companies, coupled with the rise of AI-generated content, further complicates our ability to discern truth from fiction.
Student warns against 'shying away' from AI in schools
A NSW Office for Youth poll found 70% of young people use AI regularly for studies and personal life. While AI boosts productivity and creativity, concerns remain about over-reliance, job impact, and environmental concerns. The NSW Advocate for Children and Young People emphasises the need for government and education sector support to address these concerns.
Why I’m embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming
The term “unc” (short for uncle) is used by Gen Z to describe older gamers who prefer slower-paced shooters and narrative games. Keys MacDonald argues that the gaming industry should cater to all generations, including the wealthier, time-poor “unc” demographic. With the average gamer age increasing, the author suggests that it’s okay to create games specifically for older players.
The Power of the Wide Shot (Explained)
What is a wide shot, and why do filmmakers rely on it so heavily? In this video, we break down how wide shots work, how they establish space and story, and why they’re essential to cinematography and visual storytelling. From wide master shots to cinematic framing, this is a foundational technique every filmmaker should understand.
Inside The Rage Machine
Whistleblowers from the social media giants reveal how their companies deliberately built a business model powered by outrage and division, paving the way for radicalisation, real-world violence and fractured societies.
Looksmaxxing: Inside the dangerous trend taking over the feeds of young men | 60 Minutes
Impressionable young men under the spell of a dangerous phenomenon called looksmaxxing.
‘Enshittification’: how we got the internet no one asked for – podcast
Do you ever get the feeling that the internet isn’t what it used to be? Well, tech critic Cory Doctorow thinks you’re right – and he has a term to describe it too: ‘enshittification’. He lays out his three-step theory to Nosheen Iqbal, explaining why sites from Amazon to Google to Instagram seem to offer a worsening experience … and what can be done to stop it.
Is AI the greatest art heist in history?
Generative AI, trained on billions of images scraped from the internet without consent, is seen as a threat to artists and creative industries. The author, an artist, recounts how AI-generated images, resembling their work, began appearing online, leading to job losses and the devaluation of human creativity. The author argues that this is not inevitable progress but a power grab by the tech elite, who view human interaction and creativity as obstacles.
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