Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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Not Skynet, but a ‘Comfortable Zoo’: Professor Warns of AI’s Hidden Threat to Humanity
‘The fear is not so much [about] Skynet terminator–the evil robots will kill us all–but by seeking comfort,’ said Paul Darwen.
AI Tools Tempt Learners to Skip the Basics, University Dean Warns
‘Sure, AI is a great tool, but for people who’ve never learned the basics, there is a temptation to sneakily use that instead of learning,’ Paul Darwen.
Analyst Warns Against Dismissing Concerns About a Possible Russian Air Base in Indonesia
‘It’s unlikely Indonesia would agree to a Russian base, but it’s very likely they’d allow Russian aircraft to use facilities,' said Michael Shoebridge.
Legionnaires’ Outbreak in Sydney Causes 1 Death, 12 Infections
NSW Health said Legionella bacteria had been found in a cooling tower in Sydney’s CBD.
Qantas, Virgin Say EU-Style Passenger Compensation Won’t Fix Root Causes Behind Flight Delays
Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie said US and EU passengers enjoy more protection that their Australian counterparts.
Greens Senator Warns Australia Not ‘Nimble Enough’ to Deal With Surge in AI Capabilities
‘I think if you look at the last three years, you can see how non-nimble the parliament has been,’ said Greens Senator David Shoebridge.
‘Like Aliens’: Researcher Says Humans Unsure How AI Is Becoming More Intelligent
‘Even though we know how to build the systems, we do not understand what is actually going on inside of them,’ said AI researcher Liam Carroll.
AI Models Master PhD-Level Science After Just 2 Years of Development
In less than two years, top-tier AI models went from amateur guesses in a challenging science exam, to providing expert-level answers.
Former Ambassador Says Elon Musk Could Help Untangle AUKUS Submarine Logjam
‘The question now ... is to work out how they [DOGE] can streamline and better produce the submarines,’ said former Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos.
Tertiary Union Takes Issue With Frequent Restructuring at Universities Amid Economic Disruption
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency is calling for more powers to improve university governance and better respond to system risks.
