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Australia just outlined more ‘AI safety’ priorities, but is the plan actually coherent?

This week, a group of ministers issued a joint media release outlining a a series of artificial intelligence (AI) “safety priorities” for the Australian government. These include:

The Conversation · Jul 22

Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care

While there is greater uptake of abortion pills across Australia, many complexities remain for women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, research shows.

AAP · Jul 22

Every 11 days a woman in Australia is killed by someone she trusted. How can this keep happening?

We need more resources to reach people at risk of family violence earlier: women and children experiencing abuse, and perpetrators who need to be held accountable

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21

Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?

It’s not news that young Australians are less religious than their parents and grandparents. Census data has shown a steady decline in religious affiliation for decades, particularly among Christians, who remain Australia’s largest faith group.

The Conversation · Jul 21

Industry backlash threatens Australia’s gas supply fix. Leaders must step up

Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG). But it faces domestic gas shortages by the 2030s as old gasfields run dry.

The Conversation · Jul 21

The biggest atomic blast in Australia happened 70 years ago – mysteries about its impact linger

One winter’s day in June 1956, Britain detonated the largest weapon ever exploded in Australia. The test, code-named Mosaic G2, was conducted at Western Australia’s remote Montebello Islands, site of the first British atomic test in 1952, over 100 kilometres off the Pilbara coast.

The Conversation · Jul 21

AusAlert will deliver emergency warnings to all – but they must actually be accessible

Next Monday, millions of people in Australia will feel their phones buzz with a message and hear a loud, siren-like warning.

The Conversation · Jul 21

Hanson blasted for 'atrocious' family violence comment

One Nation is seeking to tidy up after a series of controversial comments from its parliamentarians in recent days put the populist party under the spotlight.

AAP · Jul 21

Rising Aussie swim star after missing medal in Glasgow

Australian swimmer Meg Harris is chasing a breakthrough individual gold medal in the 50m freestyle race at the Commonwealth Games to go with her relay titles.

AAP · Jul 21

India's steel ambitions face a coal reality check

India faces challenges securing metallurgical coal for its expanding steel sector. Australia's declining exports create a significant supply gap for India's needs. India is diversifying import sources and increasing domestic supply for steel production. The nation is also exploring scrap steel and green hydrogen for manufacturing. This strategic shift enhances…

The Economic Times · Jul 21