AI: we may not need a new human right to protect us from decisions by algorithms – the laws already exist
Hiring algorithms could filter candidates before interviews even take place. fizkes / ShutterstockThere are risks and harms that come with...
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NZ’s political leaders are ignoring the mounting threats from AI – and that’s putting everyone at risk
As the 2023 election campaign enters its final days, there is an elephant in the room that politicians seem keen...
AI disinformation is a threat to elections − learning to spot Russian, Chinese and Iranian meddling in other countries can help the US prepare for 2024
The intersection of politics and social media is fertile ground for AI-powered disinformation. AP Photo/John MinchilloElections around the world are...
Books 3 has revealed thousands of pirated Australian books. In the age of AI, is copyright law still fit for purpose?
Thousands of Australian books have been found on a pirated dataset of ebooks, known as Books3, used to train generative...
Will AI kill our creativity? It could – if we don’t start to value and protect the traits that make us human
Shutterstock AIThere’s no doubt generative AI’s ability to rapidly produce new texts, images and audio is shaking up creative jobs....
Lagos building collapses: we used machine learning to show where and why they happen
Building collapses have become a major menace in Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is the business hub of the country and has...
Does AI have a right to free speech? Only if it supports our right to free thought
ArtemisDiana / ShutterstockThe world has witnessed breathtaking advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI), with ChatGPT being one of the best...
Family vlogs can entertain, empower and exploit
Family vlogs can be a double-edged sword that provide families with income, but also lead to exploitation. (Shutterstock)YouTube channels belonging...
World’s biggest bat colony gathers in Zambia every year: we used artificial intelligence to count them
Straw-coloured fruit bats at Kasanka National Park, Zambia. Fabian von Poser/Getty ImagesEverybody who visits Kasanka National Park in Zambia during...
The UK just passed an online safety law that could make people less safe
Tero Vesalainen / ShutterstockThe UK’s long-debated online safety bill (OSB) has been approved by the House of Lords, clearing the...
