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TikTok Boom
Although it's a couple of years old, this is a great documentary about algorithmic gatekeeping, shadow banning, the precocity of the creator economy. As of June 2026, it is available to stream for free on Tubi and is available to purchase on AppleTV.
How AI is changing language
AI-generated language is increasingly difficult to distinguish from human writing, leading to suspicion and paranoia in the literary world. While AI tools can detect AI-generated text, they are not foolproof, and the interplay between AI and human writing creates a complex linguistic landscape. The rise of AI-generated content raises questions about the future of language, creativity, and the human experience.
Is Gen Z trapped by AI? | BBC News
Young people were told artificial intelligence would make them sharper, faster, more creative — and more employable. But for many, that promise now feels more complicated. From students leaning on chatbots to write essays… to graduates sending out hundreds of AI-assisted job applications — only to be filtered out by algorithms on the other side — artificial intelligence is no longer a future story. Presenter Marc Cieslak and AI Decoded co-host Stephanie Hare are joined by author of 'We are not machines' Sarah O'Connor and Rumman Chowdury, Founder of Humane Intelligence.
Why You Can’t Read Anymore (And How to Start)
Do you wish you could read more books? You’re not alone. These days, fewer people are reading for pleasure, and even those who do tend to struggle with distractions. Is this a literacy crisis, or has our attention just been warped? And what can we do? In this episode of “Galaxy Brain,” John Paul Brammer joins Charlie Warzel to talk about how he managed to ditch the allure of his screens and social media and rewild his attention. This is a conversation about how to reignite your curiosity, what deep reading does to your mind, and how anyone can learn to love to read again.
ABC News bringing more regional stories to audiences using AI with journalist oversight
The ABC is introducing an AI-assisted workflow that converts local radio bulletins into digital briefings. The AI tool helps journalists reformat existing stories, freeing up time for more original reporting. The AI-generated content is fact-checked, edited, and approved by editorial leaders before publication.
Frequent AI chatbot users more likely to believe anti-vaccine myths, poll finds
Poll finds use of AI tools for health advice is correlated with belief in vaccine falsehoods, such as shots causing autism Adults in the US who frequently seek out health advice from artificial intelligence chatbots are more likely to believe myths about vaccines, according to a poll released on Tuesday by health research firm KFF. The survey, which was conducted in May and polled a representative sample of 2,480 US adults, found that use of AI tools and chatbots correlated with belief in falsehoods such as vaccines causing autism or that the measles vaccine poses more danger than the correspo...
Australian musicians fight against AI | 7.30
A renewed push by big tech to weaken Australia's copyright laws has caused consternation among Australia's songwriters and musicians. Today some of the nation's leading creatives went to Canberra to stiffen the government's resolve.
Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown
As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment?
Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggests
Exclusive: Researchers call for urgent investigation of risks to babies of tablets, smartphones and other digital devices Screen time for babies and toddlers under the age of two has been linked with long-term negative effects on health and quality of life and should be avoided, according to a landmark study. It warns that using screens during that period may lead to wide-ranging developmental concerns and calls for further urgent investigation of the risks smartphones, tablets and other digital devices pose to infants. Continue reading...
Labor unveils new powers to strengthen social media ban
The government plans to double the maximum penalties for tech companies that fail to comply with the laws and strengthen the eSafety Commissioner's powers to ensure compliance. The article also mentions that a recent study found limited early impact of the social media age restrictions
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