By Moataz ElQadi, Adjunct Researcher, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Our personal information is more valuable than ever. The most recent government cyber threat report warns that foreign state actors have an “enduring interest” in obtaining sensitive and personally identifiable information about Australians.
In recent weeks, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese noted…
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By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
There’s been a significant turnaround in the national polls ahead of the 2025 federal election, with the momentum now moving firmly in Labor’s direction.
A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted April 9–13 from a sample of 1,642, gave Labor a 53.5–46.5 lead, a 3.5-point gain for Labor since the previous…
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By Aaron J. Snoswell, Research Fellow in AI Accountability, Queensland University of Technology
Kevin Witzenberger, Research Fellow, GenAI Lab, Queensland University of Technology
Rayane El Masri, PhD Candidate, GenAI Lab, Queensland University of Technology
Earlier this year, scientists discovered a peculiar term appearing in published papers: “vegetative electron microscopy”.
This phrase, which sounds technical but is actually nonsense, has become a “digital fossil” – an error preserved and reinforced in artificial intelligence (AI) systems that is nearly impossible to remove from our knowledge repositories.
Like biological fossils trapped in rock, these digital artefacts may become permanent fixtures…
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By Harrison Budak
This election cycle fell at a precarious time for Croatians when the holiday season had ended, with many expressing discontent at the skyrocketing price of daily essentials.
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By Amnesty International
The European Union should press Bhutanese authorities to release dozens of political prisoners held for decades in dire conditions, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today. An EU human rights dialogue with Bhutan is scheduled later this month, just weeks after UN human rights experts issued a communication raising concerns over reports that the […] The post EU should press Bhutan to free political prisoners appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Top row: Lok Bahadur Ghaley; Rinzin Wangdi; Chandra Raj Rai; Kumar Gautam. Bottom row: San Man Gurung; Birkha Bdr Chhetri; Omnath Adhikari; Chaturman Tamang. © Private (Brussels) – The European Union should press Bhutanese authorities to release dozens of political prisoners held for decades in dire conditions, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today. An EU human rights dialogue with Bhutan is scheduled later this month, just weeks after United Nations human rights experts issued a communication raising concerns over reports that the…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Top row: Lok Bahadur Ghaley; Rinzin Wangdi; Chandra Raj Rai; Kumar Gautam. Bottom row: San Man Gurung; Birkha Bdr Chhetri; Omnath Adhikari; Chaturman Tamang. © Private (Brussels) – The European Union should press Bhutanese authorities to release dozens of political prisoners held for decades in dire conditions, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today. An EU human rights dialogue with Bhutan is scheduled later this month, just weeks after United Nations human rights experts issued a communication raising concerns over reports that the…
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By Lester Munson, Non-Resident Fellow, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
The president needs Republican unity to pass his legislative agenda. So when he noticed ructions on tariffs, he softened his stance.
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By Darius von Guttner Sporzynski, Historian, Australian Catholic University
Russia’s war on Ukraine continues, despite US attempts to broker a ceasefire. Russia has repurposed history to build its power since the 1500s – that continues, too.
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By Susan Grantham, Lecturer in Communication, Griffith University
Politicians are on the campaign trail in real life and online. Can they win their way to parliament, one piece of Gen Z slang at a time?
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