"Exploring the Rise of Lucrative AI Gimmicks on TikTok and Facebook: Side Hustles and Self-Employment"

“Exploring the Rise of Lucrative AI Gimmicks on TikTok and Facebook: Side Hustles and Self-Employment”

The prevalence of bizarre and uncanny content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) on platforms like TikTok and Facebook shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, it has become a profitable venture for creators, platforms, and even middlemen who teach others how to join in on the AI gold rush. Platforms have created incentive programs…

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More than just new teen accounts on Instagram, achieving true peace of mind necessitates additional measures

More than just new teen accounts on Instagram, achieving true peace of mind necessitates additional measures

Meta has announced the introduction of “Teen Accounts” on Instagram, which aim to enhance the safety and age-appropriate experiences of teenagers on the platform. These accounts will be set to private by default, have maximum content and messaging restrictions, pause notifications at night, and offer new ways for teens to indicate their content preferences. Notably,…

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Australia’s new scam prevention draft is commendable, but it requires a wider scope

Australia’s new scam prevention draft is commendable, but it requires a wider scope

The Australian federal government is intensifying its efforts to combat scams, which resulted in losses of over A$2.7 billion for Australians last year. In response, the government has released a draft scam prevention framework aimed at protecting the community from scams. The framework takes a comprehensive approach to address vulnerabilities that scammers exploit. While the…

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Billionaire and Engineer Achieve Historic Private Spacewalk, Defying Vanity Project Stereotypes

Billionaire and Engineer Achieve Historic Private Spacewalk, Defying Vanity Project Stereotypes

In a groundbreaking achievement, two astronauts successfully completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk using SpaceX’s new, streamlined spacesuits. Tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, who funded the mission, and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis spent nearly 30 minutes outside their spacecraft at an altitude of approximately 700 km, surpassing the distance traveled by any human since the Apollo Moon…

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New law fails to address expert advice and falls short in combating online misinformation

New law fails to address expert advice and falls short in combating online misinformation

The federal government has introduced a new bill in parliament to combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation on the internet. However, experts have criticized the government’s plans to ban young people from social media platforms and its privacy reforms, stating that bans are ineffective and privacy protections are inadequate for the digital age. The…

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Young people require education, not impractical bans, as social media resembles sex.

Young people require education, not impractical bans, as social media resembles sex.

The federal government has announced its commitment to implementing a national plan to prohibit children from accessing social media platforms. While specific details are still limited, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recognizes that no government can completely shield children from all online threats, but efforts must be made to ensure their safety. However, banning children from…

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How would South Australia's proposed law banning kids under 14 from social media operate?

How would South Australia’s proposed law banning kids under 14 from social media operate?

The South Australian government is pushing forward with plans to prohibit children under the age of 14 from using social media. Additionally, teenagers aged 14 and 15 would require parental consent to have social media accounts. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has warned that social media companies that do not comply with the new regulations…

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Australia's New AI Regulations Aim to Tidy Up the Chaotic Artificial Intelligence Market

Australia’s New AI Regulations Aim to Tidy Up the Chaotic Artificial Intelligence Market

The Australian federal government has introduced a proposed set of mandatory guardrails for high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) and a voluntary safety standard for organizations using AI. The guardrails focus on accountability, transparency, record-keeping, and human oversight of AI systems. The proposed requirements for high-risk AI aim to prevent or mitigate potential harms to Australians. The…

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Major review finds no link between mobile phones and brain cancer after 28 years of research

Major review finds no link between mobile phones and brain cancer after 28 years of research

A new systematic review conducted by the World Health Organization has found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer. The review, published in the journal Environment International, examined over 5,000 studies and concluded that exposure to radio waves from mobile phones and wireless technologies does not increase the risk of brain cancer. This…

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The Popularity of Computer 'Reconstructions' of Ancient Faces: Assessing Their Reliability

The Popularity of Computer ‘Reconstructions’ of Ancient Faces: Assessing Their Reliability

In our quest to learn about the appearance of people from ancient times, computer-assisted reconstructions of their faces have gained popularity. For instance, in 2020, a digital artist used artificial intelligence technology to recreate the faces of Roman emperors in a photo-realistic manner. Facial reconstructions can be done by adding realistic skin, eyes, and hair…

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