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Will the government finally force Netflix and co to make Australian content?

The Australian government’s National Cultural Policy, set to be unveiled, will likely not include a local content quota for streaming platforms like Netflix. While the government supports the idea of a quota, the complexities of the streaming industry,

Are AI-generated songs a ‘grotesque mockery’ of humanity or simply an opportunity to make a new kind of music? | Jeff Sparrow

Nick Cave criticized AI-generated lyrics imitating his style, calling them a "grotesque mockery" of human creativity. While technology has historically disrupted art, its use often prioritizes profit over quality or originality. AI's adequacy and cost-effectiveness risk reshaping industries,

Portraits to go and prose like Tim Winton: ChatGPT and the rise of AI

AI expert Prof Toby Walsh speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the new wave of artificial intelligence and the fear and fascination it has created

Is modern life ruining our powers of concentration?

Our attention spans are shrinking in a fast-paced digital world, fueled by technology, stress, and cultural shifts. Dr. Gloria Mark's research challenges common beliefs, suggesting we embrace a balance of focus and distraction, align work with our natural

The Real Danger Of ChatGPT - YouTube

In his video essay The Real Danger of ChatGPT, Nerdwriter argues that ChatGPT’s fluency masks its lack of true understanding. The real risk isn’t malicious use, but how easily it can replace genuine thinking with automated responses. Overreliance

'Bigger than the pandemic': This new AI tool promises to disrupt student assessment

An AI tool called ChatGPT is capable of passing — or at least nearly passing — medical licensing exams, according to US researchers. Now, with the first term just weeks away, educators are scrambling to rethink how they assess students.