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It's the system for building systems that we should be correcting.
The only unforgivable failure is the failure to learn from past failure.
Tom DeMarco: "Controlling Software Projects - Management Measurement & Estimation"
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Sat, 02 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +1100 Sora Tanaka is a fitness-obsessed journalist. She also doesn’t exist |
A furore over AI-generated content and fake journalists has sparked debate over the future of the media industry.
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Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +1100 The self-serve is frustrating, but it’s not the biggest supermarket privacy concern |
The cold, constant scrutiny of the self-serve sensors is uncomfortable, but does it increase the amount of data collection and surveillance at the supermarket?
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Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:42:28 +1100 The AI wars are heating up. This is why we should be worried |
It’s hard not to be concerned as some of the biggest companies in the world race to be the kings of artificial intelligence. They can’t be trusted.
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Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:58:19 +1100 Future ready: A look at HP’s latest tech |
With hybrid work arrangements firmly established as the new normal, HP has launched a couple of solutions aimed at those of us who would like our tech to be as flexible as our bosses.
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Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:01:00 +1100 ‘Google for wildlife sounds’: Australian conservation research gets an AI boost |
A new platform will allow researchers to instantly match recordings of wildlife sounds to similar calls from around Australia.
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Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +1100 ‘Sombre occasion’: X reprimanded after Voice referendum |
Executives from X abruptly pulled out of Australian misinformation hearings, citing ill health. The company has had its status revoked.
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Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +1100 When OpenAI’s CEO was sacked I thought it was corporate trivia. Here’s why it’s not |
Sam Altman thinks artificial intelligence will “end poverty”. First, his company must get past the in-fighting and present a united front amid growing fears of AI overreach.
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Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +1100 ‘We’re flattered’: AI start-up welcomes Canva comparison |
Leonardo’s young executives lay out their ambitions to grow into a billion-dollar business in their first Australian media interview.
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Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:51:50 +1100 The M3 MacBook Pro is powerful, but predictable |
If you need a lot of processing punch on the go, Apple’s latest MacBook Pro models are still the gold standard.
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Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:25:57 +1100 The Atari 2600 is back with a new spin on retro gaming |
The Atari 2600+ comes with 10 games and can play newly made retro cartridges, but it also works with the 40-year-old dusty plastic in your storage cupboard.
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Thu, 23 Nov 2023 17:43:17 +1100 Helen Toner, the effective altruist who sparked the Open AI coup |
The Australian altruist involved in the decision to remove CEO Sam Altman from the company may have been motivated by a desire to keep AI safe.
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Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:01:00 +1100 Australian start-ups are ‘crying out for sales talent’ |
Tech companies need sales reps more than engineers, according to Dan Brockwell, who has launched Australia’s first tech bootcamp with a job guarantee.
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Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:52:39 +1100 Optus’ year from hell raises questions for parent company Singtel |
There are calls for Singtel to consider selling Optus and make it an Australian owned and operated company, after two major crises in just over a year.
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Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:12:04 +1100 New online service resolving disputes |
A new online service is helping Australians resolve disputes with businesses.
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Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:01:00 +1100 Australia launches world-first crackdown on ‘deepfake’ porn |
Tech giants, including Apple and Meta, will be forced to do more to tackle online child sexual abuse and pro-terror material, after action by the eSafety commissioner.
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Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:54:04 +1100 Big brand exodus is Elon Musk’s greatest challenge yet |
A mounting advertiser pullout is hitting the tech billionaire where it hurts the most and is threatening the future of his social media platform.
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Sat, 18 Nov 2023 08:12:47 +1100 ChatGPT maker fires CEO for being ‘not consistently candid’ with board |
“The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI,” the company said in a statement.
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Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:32:00 +1100 Smart cards and smarter phones? Stuff and nonsense. Just ask my mother |
Credit cards and smartphones are supposed to simplify and streamline our lives. Until the IT dam wall is washed away – and with it our information and cash.
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Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:26:03 +1100 Exploring Bluey’s first ever video game world |
Bluey’s first ever video game is out now. 9news.com.au talks to one of the game’s creators to learn all about it.
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Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:15:00 +1100 How Optus customers are securing sizeable discounts following outage |
The telco is in damage-control mode after its 16-hour meltdown last week, despite boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin ruling out discounts in recent comments.
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