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Nature religions, commonly referred to as Paganism (or neo-Paganism), are becoming increasingly popular in Australia. According to the most recent Census, 33,148 people declared their affiliation with a nature religion, including Animism, Druidism, and the many traditions of Wicca – the most widely practised Pagan pathway. This is a significant increase from the 4,353 Australians … Read more
Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned pioneer in the field of deep learning and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, recently raised concerns about the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and their potential implications for humanity. In an interview with The New York Times, Hinton expressed his worries about generative intelligence spreading misinformation and eventually … Read more
OpenAI’s Sam Altman recently warned that the company’s ChatGPT maker could be forced to cease operations in Europe if the European Union implements its proposed rules on artificial intelligence. During his tour of some of Europe’s capital cities, Altman told reporters that “the details really matter” and that OpenAI would try to comply with the … Read more
In recent years, the use of social media by children and teenagers has become increasingly ubiquitous. Up to 95% of 13- to 17-year-olds in the US use a social media platform and more than a third saying they do so “almost constantly”. The US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy is warning that this use can … Read more
The tech industry is buzzing with the news of China’s new AI-powered chatbot, Ernie Bot. Developed by Beijing-based tech firm Baidu and rolled out in March, Ernie Bot has been touted as a better alternative to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. However, when CNBC reporter Eunice Yoon tested Ernie Bot’s capabilities on Friday during a segment on CNBC … Read more
Recently, Russian security firm Kaspersky released new research that sheds light on the operations of a mysterious hacker group known as Red Stinger. Last week, security firm Malwarebytes published research about the group and concluded that the malware used in their attacks had no connections to any other known hacking tools. Kaspersky’s research finally links … Read more
The threat of bird flu is real and growing. Yet it’s not getting the attention it deserves from politicians. Last month, a pet dog in Canada died of H5N1 (bird flu) after eating a wild goose. It was a worrying sign that the virus can spread to mammals who come into contact with an infected … Read more
This summer, protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays with these seven simple tips. From wearing sunglasses to eating a balanced diet, there are plenty of ways to keep your eyes safe in the heat. Wear sunglasses One of the easiest — and most stylish — ways to take care of your eyes … Read more
Yoga has become an increasingly popular form of exercise for those looking to improve their health and wellbeing. It saves you from the punishing workouts of a gym or the demands of running and other cardiovascular activities. The technique has a history of over 5,000 years. The practice of yoga is rooted in the Sanskrit … Read more
This week was dominated by a shocking story: the online release of classified US military documents. Experts warn that this type of breach could become more frequent. For those concerned about online security, LinkedIn has introduced new tools to verify your identity and job. However, it’s been a tough week for large language models like … Read more