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Smart glasses are deeply creepy. Why are celebrities like Kylie Jenner endorsing them?
The Guardian describes the potential dangers of smart glasses, particularly those developed by Meta. The author expresses concern about the potential for misuse, including the possibility of recording without consent and the potential for facial recognition technology to be used for surveillance.
Could AI be conscious?
Experts believe it’s at least possible. We urgently need a plan to navigate the ethical implications In January, the AI company Anthropic published a new constitution for Claude, its most advanced large language model (LLM), which contained the comment: “We are caught in a difficult position where we neither want to overstate the likelihood of Claude’s moral patienthood nor dismiss it out of hand.”
Book publishers sue Google for copyright infringement over Gemini AI training
Group of major publishers accuses the tech giant of ‘one of the most prolific infringements of copyrighted materials in history’ A group of major publishers have filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of illegally using millions of copyrighted books to help build its Gemini artificial intelligence models, in “one of the most prolific infringements of copyrighted materials in history”. The case, filed in federal court in New York, has been brought by three publishers – Hachette Book Group, Cengage Learning, and Elsevier – and bestselling American author Scott Turow. Continue readi...
The social media ban sceptic: are we getting it wrong on kids, tech and mental health?
Psychologist Candice Odgers has studied adolescent mental health for 25 years. She fears the current debate around smartphones obscures some of the biggest issues facing teenagers – from the impact of Covid to the health of their adult caregivers
The social media ban sceptic: are we getting it wrong on kids, tech and mental health?
Candice Odgers, a developmental psychologist, argues against social media bans for teenagers, believing they are misguided and counterproductive. She contends that while social media may be a factor in adolescent mental health issues, it is not the primary cause, and bans could exacerbate problems by driving usage underground.
Is TikTok silencing black creators? | Four Corners and triple j Hack investigate
The world’s most popular app is famous for its viral dance videos. A new song is released, somebody choreographs a dance to go with it, and within a few hours, everyone is performing it. But the Black creators behind the moves say TikTok's algorithm is actively discriminating against them.
EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".
AI companies want to water down Australia’s copyright laws. Artists are outraged, Labor is split
Anthony Albanese will deliver a landmark speech on AI this week as MPs are torn between attracting datacentre investment and protecting the rights of creatives. When Anna Funder stood before a pack of journalists at Parliament House this month, she presented herself not just as a writer but also a “victim of crime”. The Stasiland author was using the analogy to illustrate how technology companies have flagrantly “hoovered up” her literary works for their own profit.
Online radio stations 'changing the landscape' amid popularity rise
Sydney's underground music scene is thriving, with a growing number of online radio stations broadcasting from Sydney's inner west. The article describes the rise of online radio stations in Sydney, highlighting their popularity and the reasons behind their success. It also mentions the importance of human connection and community in the online radio experience.
Why Google, Apple & Big Tech Keep Making Everything Worse | Cory Doctorow and Trevor Noah - YouTube
This week, Trevor and Eugene sit down with science fiction author and tech activist Cory Doctorow to unpack the concept of "enshittification"—the theory that explains the decay of the modern internet and why massive monopolies are deliberately making our tech worse. From Google tanking its own search results to digital stores clawing back video games you just paid for, Cory exposes how predatory corporate tactics make the average consumer suffer. But it’s not all a capitalist horror show; Cory leaves us with a genuine message of hope, breaking down the massive, unprecedented global coalition that is finally fighting back.
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