Technology
Most New Zealanders worry about AI’s risks, even as many expect to use it – new survey
Depending on which headlines we read, artificial intelligence (AI) could be one of humanity’s greatest advances – or one of its gravest threats.
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- Government
Why Republicans are on the back foot ahead of US midterm elections
Next week, tens of millions of Americans will head to the polls to elect their representatives to the 120th US Congress. The race for the US president attracts the lion’s share of global media attention every four years, but the midterms cr…
- Business
Coalition surges to big lead in a Victorian Newspoll
A month before the November 28 Victorian election, a Newspoll has the Coalition surging to a 55–45 two-party lead over Labor. The Coalition would win a majority of lower house seats on these figures.
BusinessHow are we feeling, Australia? New data reveals confidence in the nation falls – but Australians united on the future
Feelings matter. That’s why for over 25 years, the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has asked Australian adults how satisfied they feel about their lives and life in Australia.
TechnologySpeed camera alerts on navigation apps may be training drivers to speed
Navigation apps such as Waze, Google Maps and Apple Maps offer drivers many useful functions, but one of them is sometimes controversial: advance notice of police or speed cameras ahead.
- Technology
There are risks when children use AI chatbots. Does Australia’s new ‘digital duty of care’ address them?
We know many children and teens are turning to AI chatbots to answer tricky questions, seek help and even find companionship.
- Health
How to build health care Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men would actually use
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men have a life expectancy of 71.9 years – 8.8 years less than non-Indigenous men.
- Health
Governments have turned care into a commodity. It’s failing us all
Most of us use Australia’s care system in some way, or know someone who does. After all, from birth to death, we all need support at one time or another.
- Technology
Hughesy, Karl and co: what happens when celebrities turn political?
In recent months, many Australians would have seen or heard celebrities such as Dave Hughes, Karl Stefanovic and Kyle Sandilands becoming more involved in Australia’s political debate.
- Environment
Is Australia’s gas reservation scheme really aimed at Santos?
Australia is one of the world’s major exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Yet, there are mounting concerns about whether gas from the east coast gas market will remain available and affordable for ordinary Australians.
- Real Estate
The next government faces transport tests that new roads or cheap fares won’t solve
In an election campaign, not all transport spending is talked about in the same way. A new motorway might be presented as an investment in the economy, while subsidising public transport can stir debate about the cost to taxpayers.
- Health
Fewer and fewer parents will smack their children – but it’s still legal. Should that change?
A study published this month shows many Queenslanders believe parents should not be convicted of assault for doing things such as smacking their children for misbehaviour.