EU opens probe into Grok chatbot over sexualised images
The European Commission has opened a probe into the US tech company X over its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok after it created sexualised images of women and children. “Non-consensual sexual…
Blister in the sun: Australians wilt in summer heatwave
South Australians have suffered through record-breaking Australia Day heat as blistering conditions elevate the risk of bushfires in neighbouring states. Adelaide smashed its January 26 record, with the mercury at…
Gold blasts past $US5000 to record on safe-haven rush
Gold has surged to a record high above $US5,000 ($A7,283) an ounce, extending a historic rally as investors piled into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. Spot gold rose…
The Woke, The Shark and the Media Frenzy | The West Report
Three shark attacks in Sydney are a ‘Black Swan event’: unexpected, highly unusual and high impact’. They have had a chilling impact on coastal communities and despite the heat of…
Australia is getting meaner
It was not a happy Australia Day for Michael Pascoe. Two polls told him we’re getting meaner, less confident, less welcoming, less Australian. There was a lot of depressing news…
Jay Vine recovers from kangaroo crash to win Tour Down Under for second time
Australian cycling star holds on to lead the hard way Kangaroo caused Vine and others to crash during final stage The Australian cycling star Jay Vine has survived a race…
Perth Scorchers ease to sixth BBL title after skittling Sydney Sixers for 132 in final
BBL final: Sixers 132; Scorchers 133-4, Scorchers win by six wickets Josh Inglis sealed victory with a six in the 18th over Josh Inglis blasted a six to seal a…
Cunha’s stunner earns Manchester United thrilling late win at Arsenal
The Emirates Stadium was a sea of anxiety. Arsenal fans are acutely aware that a first Premier League title since 2004 is within their grasp and when it is so…
Home hope De Minaur destroys Bublik at Australian Open to set up Alcaraz showdown
Australian wins 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena De Minaur will meet world No 1 on hottest day since 2020 Fuelled by revenge, dismissing doubters and upturning narratives, Alex…
AI needs to augment rather than replace humans or the workplace is doomed | Heather Stewart
Tech could lose its social acceptance unless it makes people’s lives better – and trade unions want an urgent conversation “Who wouldn’t want a robot to watch over your kids?”…