Tech companies are turning to ‘synthetic data’ to train AI models – but there’s a hidden cost
Artificial intelligence is so hungry for information, soon there will be no real data left. If done right, synthetic data can ...
Artificial intelligence: what five giants of the past can teach us about handling the risks
This brings us to the American scientist and mathematician Norbert Wiener. Recognised as the founder of computer ethics, ...
The dynamics that polarise us on social media are about to get worse
Relying on social media users to police information accuracy could further polarise platforms and amplify extreme voices.
Joe Biden’s legacy: four successes and four failures
Biden has managed to double the number of Americans who have access to affordable healthcare. The administration recently ...
We looked at 54 medicinal cannabis websites to see if they followed the rules. Here’s what we found
Aggressive and misleading marketing is fuelling demand for medicinal cannabis. Here are some of the ways clinics bend the ...
These 16 nuns were guillotined in the French Revolution. Now the Pope has declared them saints
A group of 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns executed during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution were canonised by Pope ...
In Our Evenings, Alan Hollinghurst takes an elegiac look at class, sexuality and race in post-Brexit Britain
Our Evenings is concerned with people who try to fit in, but whose experience of British life is marginal, whether on account ...
Alice Wong recently won a MacArthur genius grant. Her latest book, Disability Intimacy, is about more than sex
Alice Wong’s Disability Intimacy is anchored in authentic experiences of disabled people, rather than stereotypes.
Mozzies may be carrying Japanese encephalitis this summer. Here’s what to know if you’re spending time outdoors
Health authorities in Victoria and NSW are warning of an increased risk of potentially life threatening mosquito-borne ...
Beyond Evolution: Alfred Russel Wallace’s critique of the 19th century world
Modern historians and scientists hail Wallace as one of the bravest figures of the 19th century. He possessed enough physical ...
Much of Australia enjoys the same Mediterranean climate as LA. When it comes to bushfires, that doesn’t bode well
It’s vital to understand how climate drivers played out before and during the LA wildfire emergency – because many Australian ...
How Sydney’s cultural festivals cultivate a sense of hope and optimism for Australia’s future
Research finds cultural festivals are meaningful events for the communities they celebrate, as well as enriching experiences ...