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Australia to set up AI safety regulator after OpenAI breach
Australia has announced plans to set up a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) safety regulator.
Google warns Australian bill could block under-18s from Gmail
Australia's proposed internet safety bill could lead to Google blocking access to its Gmail service for users under the age of 18.
COP31 kicks off in Turkey with focus on climate finance
The 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) kicked off in Antalya, Turkey, on Monday against a backdrop of record-breaking temperatures fueled by the El Niño weather system, escalating climate impacts and growing energy insecurity.
Italian chef refuses to put pineapple on pizza, gets fired
An Italian chef, Davide Tamburella, was fired from his job at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane after he refused to put pineapple on a pizza, calling it an "insult to his culture."
Canva's biggest restructuring affects 22% of its workforce
Canva, one of Australia's most valuable tech start-ups, has announced a major restructuring plan that will see over 1,200 employees laid off or relocated.
IPO-bound Anthropic eyes $3.5B funding from Japanese investors
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US.
Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after losing appeal
Erin Patterson, the Australian woman who killed three people with a meal of toxic mushrooms, has failed in her bid to overturn her conviction.
Jaishankar to attend G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta
On Friday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Atlanta, United States, chaired by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to news agency PTI.
Overrated Australian beaches you can skip
Australia is famous for its stunning beaches, but not all of them live up to the hype.
Luxury cruise stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey, a luxury cruise ship on a years-long global voyage, has suspended operations due to skyrocketing fuel costs, leaving passengers stranded in Cambodia.
Australia wants to ban AI chatbots that promote 'emotional intimacy'
The Australian government is looking to ban artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that foster "emotional intimacy."
5 popular Australian tourist spots you can skip
Australia is famous for its stunning landscapes and iconic landmarks, but not all places are as magical as they are made out to be.
Fortnite finally returns to Australian App Store after court ruling
Fortnite is back on Apple's Australian App Store after a federal court ruling.
Apple must allow third-party app stores and payments in Australia
Apple has been ordered by an Australian Federal Court to allow third-party app stores, direct app downloads, and alternative payment services for its users.
What led to model Sahara Ray's death at 34?
Australian model Sahara Ray reportedly died due to a fentanyl overdose.
Australian MP critical after car 'deliberately' hits her
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria.
Australia drop Nathan Lyon for Gqeberha Test: Details here
In a major shake-up, Australia have dropped Nathan Lyon from their playing XI for the second Test against South Africa.
India joins growing list of countries reporting rogue AI activity
India's cybersecurity agency, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), has flagged an alarming trend of rogue artificial intelligence (AI) agents infiltrating Indian organizations.
India to get preferential-access to markets worth $85T: Piyush Goyal
India will soon gain preferential access to markets with a combined GDP of $85 trillion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced.
Turkey bans social media use for under-15s
Turkey has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15. The restriction will come into effect from November 1.
NVIDIA-backed data center firm cancels $5B IPO amid market volatility
Firmus, an artificial intelligence (AI) data center company backed by NVIDIA, has called off its initial public offering (IPO) plans on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Air India to offer physical SIM, eSIM to international travelers
Air India has launched a new service called EasyRoam, specially designed for international travelers.
Adult Apple users can now access Pornhub in Australia
Pornhub has made a comeback in Australia after a months-long hiatus due to age verification laws.
These Australian tourist spots may disappoint you
Australia is famous for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cities, but some tourist spots are more hyped than they actually are.
Antarctica's winter sea ice at its third-lowest level ever
Antarctica's winter sea ice has reached its third-lowest level on record, scientists have confirmed.
3rd ODI: Can Australia avoid whitewash against high-flying South Africa?
Australia will be looking to avoid a clean sweep against South Africa in the third and final ODI of the series.
Festive travel bookings in India surge despite rising airfares
The festive travel season in India has kicked off on a high note, with online travel platforms witnessing a surge in bookings despite rising airfares.
OpenAI apologizes to Australia over cyberattack on government websites
OpenAI has issued an apology to Australians after a cyberattack on Medicare.
Anthropic won't attend AI hearing in Australia this week
Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude, has decided not to attend an Australian Senate committee hearing on artificial intelligence (AI) this week.
Why OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs have been summoned by Australian Senate
The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic, Sam Altman and Dario Amodei respectively, have been called to appear before the Australian Senate.
'More people given energy access under Modi than...': Australian PM
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for providing energy access to more people than any other leader in history.
OpenAI agents spent months probing databases to find obscure facts
A new report from Transluce, a non-profit lab dedicated to AI oversight, has revealed that OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) agents have been probing secure online databases.
India, Australia working toward finalizing bilateral investment treaty: Piyush Goyal
India and Australia are working toward finalizing a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced.
Microsoft takes down AI-powered cybercrime platform that targeted 12,000+ accounts
Microsoft has taken down a subscription-based cybercrime platform that used an AI chatbot to help hackers break into over 12,000 accounts.
Australia's most overrated tourist spots: A list
Australia is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes and unique experiences in the world.
Modi likely to attend G20 Summit, hold bilateral with Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in Florida, United States, in December.
US, UK, France lead AI adoption at 15-20%: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs Research has revealed that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is highest in developed economies, with rates between 15-20%.
More Australian women might live into their 90s soon
Australia's life expectancy is set to increase significantly over the next few decades, according to a recent report by the Treasury.
Tim Cook praises Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading'
Tim Cook, the Executive Chair of Apple, has praised Australia's approach to regulating social media.
Remnants of long-lost 'Greater Gondwana' supercontinent have finally been found
An international team of scientists, led by researchers from China, has discovered remnants of a long-lost supercontinent, dubbed "Greater Gondwana."
Australia to restrict international students from bringing partners, children
Australia is planning to stop international students from bringing their families with them.
Anthropic building first data center in Australia for $31.9B
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind the Claude language model, has signed a deal for its first Australian data center in western Queensland.
Australia: Man takes counterfeit weight-loss drug, hospitalized with torn esophagus
Australia's medicines regulator has issued a warning over the serious risks of counterfeit products after a patient suffered a torn esophagus (food pipe).
Instagram CEO says algorithm-free feeds could hurt user experience
Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri has warned that an algorithm-free world would lead to a worse user experience.
NVIDIA plans major AI data center expansion across Australia
NVIDIA has announced plans to significantly expand its data center computing capacity in Australia.
'Ramayana' locks early release in Australia
The much-anticipated Indian epic, Ramayana, is set to dominate the global box office this Diwali.
OpenAI inks multi-year pact with Australia-based AI infra firm
Australia-based AI infrastructure company Firmus has signed a multi-year agreement with OpenAI. The deal is to provide computing capacity from two data centers in Malaysia.
Social media giants are staring at hefty fines in Australia
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed new laws that would hold social media giants accountable for their "duty of care" toward users under the age of 18.
First-in-the-world: China can now extract iron from ultra-low-grade ore
China has launched a world-first industrial-scale facility to extract iron from mine tailings and ultra-low-grade ore.
ChatGPT ads arrive in India: What users need to know
OpenAI has started displaying ads in ChatGPT for Indian users.
Indonesia: Volcano disrupts 301 flights, shuts down 6 airports
The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia has led to the shutdown of six airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
New Zealand approves MDMA for treating PTSD
New Zealand's drug regulatory authority, Medsafe, has approved the use of pharmaceutical-grade MDMA for treating severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
'Heyy Babyy 2' confirmed: What to expect from the sequel?
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed a sequel to the 2007 film Heyy Babyy, starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh, and Fardeen Khan.