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August 15, 2023
antisemitism on twitter
Published by Dan Ratner at August 15, 2023
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e-X’it Twitter – A Cautionary Tale

Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter in 2022, the platform has seen a whirlwind of changes, culminating in the radical decision to rebrand it as ‘X‘. But […]
Dan RatnerDan Ratner August 15, 2023
August 10, 2023
Prosecraft and copyright infringement
Published by Dilan Thampapillai at August 10, 2023
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Prosecraft has infuriated authors by using their books without consent – but what does copyright law say?

This week, US writer Benji Smith took down his controversial website, Prosecraft, roughly a day after a social media storm erupted, with authors – who had […]
Dilan ThampapillaiDilan Thampapillai August 10, 2023
August 8, 2023
foreign interference
Published by Brendan Walker-Munro and Sarah Kendall at August 8, 2023
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Foreign interference through social media is an active threat. Here’s what Australia can do

Last week, a special Senate committee released a report on foreign interference through social media. It makes for scary reading. In addition to widely publicised criticisms […]
Brendan Walker-Munro and Sarah KendallBrendan Walker-Munro and Sarah Kendall August 8, 2023
August 3, 2023
AI Writing
Published by Millicent Weber at August 3, 2023
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Authors are resisting AI with petitions and lawsuits. But they have an advantage: we read to form relationships with writers

The first waves of AI-generated text have writers and publishers reeling. In the United States last week, the Authors Guild submitted an open letter to the […]
Millicent WeberMillicent Weber August 3, 2023
August 1, 2023
Twitter loses major traffic
Published by Cameron Shackell at August 1, 2023
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Do rebrands work? Can you trademark an X? An expert answers the burning questions on Musk’s Twitter pivot

To non-moguls, Elon Musk’s (perhaps temporary) rebrand of Twitter to “X” may seem high risk, amateurish, or even capricious. But it is likely doing exactly what […]
Cameron ShackellCameron Shackell August 1, 2023
July 27, 2023
Workers on strike in against generative AI
Published by Jasmin Pfefferkorn at July 27, 2023
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Computer-written scripts and deepfake actors: what’s at the heart of the Hollywood strikes against generative AI

For the first time in 60 years, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) are simultaneously facing off against the Alliance […]
Jasmin PfefferkornJasmin Pfefferkorn July 27, 2023
July 25, 2023
WeChat is a critical tool for many Chinese-Australians
Published by Wanning Sun at July 25, 2023
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Australia may ban WeChat – but for many Chinese Australians, it’s their ‘lifeline’

One morning in February 2021, I was woken by a WeChat call from my brother in China. Mum had died the previous night, he told me. […]
Wanning SunWanning Sun July 25, 2023
July 20, 2023
chatgpt and other tools
Published by Fabian Stephany and Johann Laux at July 20, 2023
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ChatGPT took people by surprise – here are 4 technologies that could make a difference next

In the evolving relationship between technology and society, humans have shown themselves to be incredibly adaptable. What once left us breathless, soon becomes integrated into our […]
Fabian Stephany and Johann LauxFabian Stephany and Johann Laux July 20, 2023
July 18, 2023
Fake news problem in Australia
Published by Andrea Carson at July 18, 2023
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More stick, less carrot: Australia’s new approach to tackling fake news on digital platforms

An urgent problem for governments around the world in the digital age is how to tackle the harms caused by mis- and disinformation, and Australia is […]
Andrea CarsonAndrea Carson July 18, 2023
July 11, 2023
The Voice
Published by Luke Beck at July 11, 2023
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Why is it legal to tell lies during the Voice referendum campaign?

A referendum to recognise First Nations Australians in Australia’s Constitution by establishing a Voice to Parliament will be held later this year. The Voice would be […]
Luke BeckLuke Beck July 11, 2023
July 10, 2023
Published by Paulo Rizal at July 10, 2023
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Meta’s Threads is a serious threat to Twitter, and Elon Musk knows it

Given Elon Musk’s penchant for publicising his thoughts on Twitter (a social media platform that he now owns), many found his silence on the release of […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal July 10, 2023
July 6, 2023
AI Hands
Published by Seyedali Mirjalili at July 6, 2023
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If AI image generators are so smart, why do they struggle to write and count?

Generative AI tools such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and DALL-E 2 have astounded us with their ability to produce remarkable images in a matter of seconds. […]
Seyedali MirjaliliSeyedali Mirjalili July 6, 2023
July 4, 2023
chatgpt students
Published by Natasha Ziebell and Jemma Skeat at July 4, 2023
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‘A study buddy’ that raises ‘serious questions’: how uni students approached AI in their first semester with ChatGPT

When ChatGPT burst onto the scene in November last year, there was intense speculation about the implications of this technology for university teaching and learning. There […]
Natasha Ziebell and Jemma SkeatNatasha Ziebell and Jemma Skeat July 4, 2023
June 29, 2023
media
Published by Denis Muller at June 29, 2023
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A reciprocating engine of money, power and influence: how Australia’s ‘media monsters’ used journalism to cement their empires

Carl Sagan said that in order to understand the present, it’s necessary to know the past. Nowhere does this apply with greater force than to the […]
Denis MullerDenis Muller June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023
communication
Published by Louise Hyland at June 29, 2023
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Taking matters into your own hands: Advice for businesses looking to run a voluntary scheme

Innovation fuels the world’s most prominent economies, with brilliant ideas thriving on speed, agility, and adaptability. Unfortunately, there’s a rather large obstacle that can often stand […]
Louise HylandLouise Hyland June 29, 2023
June 27, 2023
AI and anxiety
Published by Sanae Okamoto at June 27, 2023
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Worried about AI? You might have AI-nxiety – here’s how to cope

Even tech experts have been astonished by the recent, rapid growth of AI technology, able to hold human-like conversations in multiple languages, create music and pass […]
Sanae OkamotoSanae Okamoto June 27, 2023
June 20, 2023
AI and human hallucination simulation
Published by Sarah Vivienne Bentley and Claire Naughtin at June 20, 2023
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Both humans and AI hallucinate — but not in the same way

The launch of ever-capable large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-3.5 has sparked much interest over the past six months. However, trust in these models has […]
Sarah Vivienne Bentley and Claire NaughtinSarah Vivienne Bentley and Claire Naughtin June 20, 2023
June 6, 2023
AI Cash In
Published by Toby Walsh at June 6, 2023
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How should Australia capitalise on AI while reducing its risks? It’s time to have your say

Toby Walsh, UNSW Sydney The world missed the boat with social media. It fuelled misinformation, fake news, and polarisation. We saw the harms too late, once […]
Toby WalshToby Walsh June 6, 2023
May 30, 2023
ChatGPT
Published by Phoebe Netto at May 30, 2023
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ChatGPT might be coming for your jobs

ChatGPT has been making waves over the past few months, and on the surface, it’s easy to see why. Like a plotline from an apocalyptic movie, […]
Phoebe NettoPhoebe Netto May 30, 2023
May 4, 2023
press freedom
Published by Alexandra Wake at May 4, 2023
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World Press Freedom Day 2023: One Goliath is wounded but challenges remain

In one of the world’s most tightly-held media industries, one smaller voice struck a blow for freedom of expression. World Press Freedom Day is usually marked […]
Alexandra WakeAlexandra Wake May 4, 2023
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