Rocks on Rapa Nui tell the story of a small, resilient population − countering the notion of a doomed overpopulated island
Covering the ground with rocks is actually a good way to grow some crops in poor soil. Carl LipoConventional wisdom...
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People are worried about the media using AI for stories of consequence, but less so for sports and entertainment
Tero Vesalainen / ShutterstockAdvances in artificial intelligence (AI) are disrupting many aspects of modern life, and the news industry is...
Our smartphone screening tool could help detect strokes faster – and lead to quicker treatment
Benjamin Crone/ShutterstockIn Australia, stroke is among the leading causes of death and permanent disability. Some 5% of deaths are due...
AI can make African elections more efficient – but trust must be built and proper rules put in place
Election officials confirm a voter's biometric details during Kenya's 2022 elections. James Wakibia/SOPA Images/LightRocketTime magazine has dubbed 2024 a “super...
Australians say AI shouldn’t produce political news, but it’s OK for sport: new research
ShutterstockThere has been a lot of hype about the emergence of generative AI products such as ChatGPT. Organisations, including news...
AI is not a magic wand – it has built-in problems that are difficult to fix and can be dangerous
Chim/ShutterstockBy now, all of us have heard and read a lot about artificial intelligence (AI). You’ve likely used some of...
Apple insists its ChatGPT tie-up will protect users’ privacy: here are the questions it must answer first
Apple, a company known for its longstanding commitment to user privacy, has received flak since unveiling its artificial intelligence (AI)...
Generative AI at school, work and the hospital – the risks and rewards laid bare
shutterstock/thinkhubstudioUnlike “traditional” AI that relies on predetermined rules and patterns, generative AI is able to produce novel content – like...
Four tips to avoid being bamboozled by political statistics and data
Khakimullin Aleksandr/ShutterstockWith a plethora of elections around the world in 2024, voters considering their options can expect to be presented...
How secure are banking apps? Here are some key steps all banks – and users – should be following
There are steps all users can take to make banking apps as secure as possible. Ground Picture/ShutterstockThese days, banking apps...
