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AI companies want to water down Australia’s copyright laws. Artists are outraged, Labor is split
Anthony Albanese will deliver a landmark speech on AI this week as MPs are torn between attracting datacentre investment and protecting the rights of creatives. When Anna Funder stood before a pack of journalists at Parliament House this month, she presented herself not just as a writer but also a “victim of crime”. The Stasiland author was using the analogy to illustrate how technology companies have flagrantly “hoovered up” her literary works for their own profit.
The terrifying truth that social media companies don't want you to know - YouTube
In this episode of Ways to Change the World, Krishnan Guru-Murthy speaks to the social psychologist whose work helped ignite a global rethink of childhood in the smartphone age. Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, argues that social media has fundamentally reshaped the lives of young people – driving rising rates of anxiety and depression, fragmenting attention spans and replacing real-world play with screen time. As Britain follows Australia in introducing restrictions on social media use for children, Haidt explains why he believes an entire generation has been caught up in a “great rewiring of childhood”, why girls and boys have been affected differently, and what parents can do to push back.
Kids Aren't Addicted to Phones — Here's the Data
Is social media actually destroying a generation, or are we in the middle of a massive political moral panic?
EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’
Regulators say Facebook and Instagram features such as autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to ‘compulsive use’ EU regulators have accused Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, of failing to tackle the risks of its “addictive design” on the physical and mental health of users. In an official charge sheet against Meta released on Friday, the European Commission said features such as video autoplay and infinite scroll, which provides an endless stream of content, “shift the brain into autopilot mode, contributing to unhealthy habits and compulsive use”.
Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice
The actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate.
Can AI equalize political campaign ads – or will it remain a tool for spreading lies?
Political campaigns are increasingly deploying AI and deepfakes to further their messaging, and the scale of spread has experts concerned From the comfort of his bed, Jonathan Rinaldi, a political candidate for a city council seat in Queens, New York, tinkered away on his iPhone, prompting an artificial intelligence chatbot to mock up fake news hits and endorsements he had never received.
Why Do Memes Matter? - Glad You Asked S1 - YouTube
Memes are the language of the internet. At some point in the last decade, they became the secret ingredient for advertising, political messaging, and disinformation all across the world. Glad You Asked host Christophe Haubursin wanted to know why that happened — and what it means for the internet today.
TikTok Boom
Although it's a couple of years old, this is a great documentary about algorithmic gatekeeping, shadow banning, the precocity of the creator economy. As of June 2026, it is available to stream for free on Tubi and is available to purchase on AppleTV.
How AI is changing language
AI-generated language is increasingly difficult to distinguish from human writing, leading to suspicion and paranoia in the literary world. While AI tools can detect AI-generated text, they are not foolproof, and the interplay between AI and human writing creates a complex linguistic landscape. The rise of AI-generated content raises questions about the future of language, creativity, and the human experience.
ACCC sues Amazon over introduction of ads on Prime
The article describes the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) lawsuit against Amazon Australia for allegedly introducing advertisements to its streaming service, Prime Video. The ACCC alleges that Amazon included unfair terms in its contracts with Australian annual subscribers, allowing the company to introduce ads without providing a pro rata refund or other meaningful redress.
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