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Sick of reboots? How ‘nostalgia bait’ profits off Millennial and Gen Z’s childhood memories

Nostalgia can provide emotional relief during times of stress, a fact which the entertainment industry takes full advantage of to profit off of the anxiety of Millenials and Gen Z.

The AI Dilemma: Navigating the road ahead with Tristan Harris - YouTube

The video explores the future of AI with Tristan Harris, discussing its ethical implications, societal impact, and how we navigate technology's influence on our lives, culture, and values.

The Guardian view on social media harms: the tech giants must be more open | Editorial

Editorial: The online safety bill was a start, but campaigners are right to demand more, especially in situations where a child has died

Internet addiction alters brain chemistry in young people, study finds

Changes in multiple neural networks can result in further addictive tendencies and negative behaviours, researchers say

A Right to Warn about Advanced Artificial Intelligence

The Right to Warn platform is a call for AI companies to create safe channels for current and former employees to raise concerns about the risks of AI technologies, emphasizing transparency and accountability.

ABC and Australian news outlets are in the crosshairs of a pro-Russian influence operation

A pro-Russian campaign is targeting Australian news organisations, including the ABC, according to international researchers.

‘A place that made sense’: Minecraft is 15 years old and still changing lives

Minecraft, celebrating its 15th anniversary, continues to impact lives by offering a creative outlet and fostering connections among players worldwide.

Social media bosses are ‘the largest dictators’, says Nobel peace prize winner

Nobel laureate Maria Ressa criticized tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, labeling them "the largest dictators." She highlighted their role in fostering global polarization and misinformation.

Why AI art will always kind of suck

If you look at art and all you see is content, that’s all you’ll get out of it.

TechScape: The people charged with making sure AI doesn’t destroy humanity have left the building

OpenAI's AI assistant, Sky, was removed after actress Scarlett Johansson alleged it mimicked her voice without consent. This incident highlights concerns over AI's use of personal likenesses.