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The Impact of AI on Australian Democracy and How to Address It

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Last week, the head of Australia’s election regulator warned the organisation “does not possess the legislative tools or internal technical capability to deter, detect or adequately deal with false AI-generated content concerning the election process”. This remark, made to a senate committee on adopting artificial intelligence (AI), is not an isolated comment. The relationship between AI and democracy is the topic of many, increasingly urgent conversations taking place around the world. More than 60 countries will head to the polls in 2024, in what has been dubbed “the biggest election year in history”. Australia is expecting to hold ...... Read Full article on GretAi

Witnessing Marina Abramović and Laurie Anderson at the Adelaide Festival

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Ruth Mackenzie is the new artistic director of the Adelaide Festival of Arts, and for her first Adelaide gig she has brought in two heavyweights: performance artist Marina Abramović and avant-garde artist and musician Laurie Anderson. Both were major events, very much of the moment. The Marina Abramović Institute’s Takeover featured nine performance artists over three days. To begin at the beginning, audience members are instructed to arrive at 11am each day. We are ushered into a compelling virtual presentation, where Abramović inducts us into being a participative community. She tells us performance is the most difficult of the a...... Read Full article on GretAi

80% of Australians believe that addressing the risks of artificial intelligence is a critical global priority, urging government action.

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A new nationally representative survey has revealed Australians are deeply concerned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). They want the government to take stronger action to ensure its safe development and use. We conducted the survey in early 2024 and found 80% of Australians believe preventing catastrophic risks from advanced AI systems should be a global priority on par with pandemics and nuclear war. As AI systems become more capable, decisions about how we develop, deploy and use AI are now critical. The promise of powerful technology may tempt companies – and countries – to race ahead without heeding the risks....... Read Full article on GretAi

"Crocodile Dundee (1986) Movie Cast: Then and Now | Revisiting the Cast 37 Years Later" - Video

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Crocodile Dundee, released in 1986, quickly became a beloved classic that captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. The film not only left a lasting imprint on cinema but also on the lives of its talented cast. In this video, we take a look at where the stars of the iconic Crocodile Dundee series have wandered off to, 37 years later. Paul Hogan, who portrayed the rugged and charming Crocodile Dundee, catapulted to international superstardom after the film's release. Despite facing various challenges in his personal and professional life, Hogan has remained active in the industry, showcasing his unique brand of Australian humor. Linda Klos...... Read Full article on GretAi