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New ‘Misinformation’ Law Gets the Balance of Power All Wrong

July 24, 2023
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Commentary In June, the Albanese Labor government released an exposure draft of a dystopian proposed legislation that will empower a government body, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), to police online “misinformation” and “disinformation.” The “Mis/Dis Bill” is accompanied by a guidance note with little transparency and an invitation to make a submission by…

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Apple Releases iPhone Security Fix as Expert Urges Users to Update Their Devices Now

July 24, 2023
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Apple Inc. on Monday released updates to its iOS and MacOS operating systems that fix multiple security vulnerabilities and bugs. The Cupertino, California-based firm said it released iOS and iPadOS 16.6 and MacOS 13.5 to fix a range of “actively exploited” security bugs, along with a number of other security fixes for problems that have been…

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman Launches Iris-Scanning Worldcoin Crypto Project

July 24, 2023
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The cryptocurrency project Worldcoin, founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, began its rollout on July 24, which features an innovative iris-scanning “Orb” designed to authenticate a person’s uniqueness. Worldcoin co-founders Alex Blania and Mr. Altman said the project could drastically increase economic opportunity, scale a reliable solution for distinguishing humans from artificial intelligence (AI), enable a…

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Nearly 20,000 Sign Petition Against ‘Misinformation’ Laws

July 24, 2023
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Nearly 20,000 individuals have signed a petition against federal laws targeting “misinformation” in Australia. Former MP George Christensen warned the country could be plunged into an “Orwellian nightmare.” “This proposed legislation aims to have so-called ‘misinformation’ removed from the internet by fining social media companies and other online companies that allow free speech,” he wrote…

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IN-DEPTH: Access to Pet Cloning Growing Worldwide Despite High Costs, Skepticism

July 24, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—”Jack” wasn’t just any house cat but Tammy’s best friend for almost two decades. He was her rock and emotional lifeline when her parents and brother died six years apart—beside her in times of trouble when life was too much to carry alone. “When you get ‘the one’—some people never do—they just don’t understand…

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TSMC Delays Arizona Factory Opening Due to Insufficient Skilled Local Talent

July 22, 2023
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s largest chipmaker, will delay production at its new Arizona chip plant to 2025 due to a shortage of skilled labor. The year-long delay comes as trade relations between Washington and Beijing, have deteriorated over the past several years. TSMC Chairman Mark Liu broke the news to investors on a…

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Vulnerabilities in Solar Panels Could Be Exposed by Chinese Hackers: Senator

July 21, 2023
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The rush to net zero could leave gaping holes for Chinese-backed hackers to disrupt Australia’s energy grid, warns Senator James Paterson. Solar power is a key pillar in the march towards reducing emissions with Australia estimated to need 2.7 billion solar panels to reach net zero by 2050, according to estimates from the University of…

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WeChat Only Has a Few Hours Left to Respond to a Parliamentary Inquiry

July 20, 2023
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WeChat has only hours left to respond to an Australian government inquiry after it refused to front a parliamentary inquiry earlier this month. Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media, Senator James Paterson, said that he has sent WeChat detailed series of questions after it failed to appear to give…

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Google Testing New AI Tool That Can Write News Articles

July 20, 2023
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Google is testing a new artificial intelligence tool that can write helpful news articles, in the latest sign that the technology may transform or potentially replace some white-collar professions. Google’s upcoming “Genesis” AI tool is being designed to act as a helpmate for journalists in the newsroom, anonymous sources told The New York Times in an exclusive July…

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Touching Photo of Father and Son Wins Father’s Day Photo Awards

July 19, 2023
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Gan Jing World’s 2023 #GJWBestDad Hashtag Photo Awards recently announced the results of the Father’s Day “Best Dad” photo contest.  Suzi Anna’s winning submission of a father and son playing outdoors will receive a cash prize of $1,000.  Judges praised the photograph’s quality and depth of interpretation in its meaning and message. “The photo depicts…

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