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‘Scary’: how misinformation and AI hallucinations are infiltrating Australia’s parliament
Guardian analysis reveals that dozens of policy submissions from across the political spectrum incorrectly summarise real research and invent or wrongly cite sources.
AI-generated songs banned from Australian music charts
The article describes the Australian Recording Industry Association's (ARIA) decision to ban AI-generated music from its charts. The ban applies to tracks that are wholly AI-generated, while recordings using AI in a supporting role will remain eligible. The decision comes after a song produced with AI became the most-played track on Australian radio and reached number four on two ARIA charts in July.
Should tech giants pay for news?
A new scheme to ensure social media companies pay for the journalism published on their platforms is being proposed by the government.
The new Halloween video game has been banned in Australia – and not because of the violence
The article describes the Australian Classification Board's decision to ban the video game Halloween: The Game due to its depiction of drug use. The article also highlights the inconsistencies in the classification system, particularly regarding the treatment of interactivity and the potential for harm.
Why we're so sure our phones are listening to us
It has, almost certainly, happened to you. You have a conversation in person, you mention something specific, and minutes later, there’s an ad for it on your phone. For the past decade, most of us have come to the same conclusion: Our phones must be listening. But are they, really? I wanted to dig into the “phone listening” theory — where it came from, what the official research says, and what’s actually happening every time you load an ad on the internet. What I learned is that creepy ads are just the tip of the iceberg, powered by a system auctioning off our location, identity, and behaviors to countless companies vying for our attention… and others looking for something else.
‘I feel like I’m at war’: are we losing the battle against machine-made music?
Despite outcry from musicians, AI slop is creeping into the charts as record labels scramble to adapt to a new normal where hits can be made at the click of a button.
AI-generated stories rated better quality than human-written ones, study finds
Researcher says simpler writing by AI is easier to read and digest, but this does not mean human authors are obsolete From Homer’s Odyssey to Agatha Christie’s crime fiction, humans have produced plenty of tales to grace the bookshelf. But research suggests artificial intelligence may now be providing some competition.
‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley
As Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and their peers have grown richer and more influential, Gil Durán argues they have all but abandoned democracy.
‘I’m not spying’: how Meta’s smartglasses have divided opinion
While some users say the wearables have changed their lives, critics voice fears over safety and privacy With more than 7m pairs reportedly sold in 2025, Meta’s Ray-Ban smartglasses are fast becoming one of the world’s most popular gadgets.
Warning social media giants might wear fines to help sink the age ban
The article describes the Australian government's proposal to strengthen eSafety's powers to investigate social media companies' compliance with the under-16s ban. The article also highlights the concerns raised by legal and tech industry groups about the potential risks and unintended consequences of the proposed information-gathering powers.
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