By Hussein Abbass, Professor, School of Systems and Computing, UNSW
An autonomous agent powered by OpenAI’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models went rogue during a security test and hacked multi-billion dollar tech startup, Hugging Face, last week.
The agent didn’t just exploit vulnerabilities in Hugging Face’s systems to achieve what it perceived as a strategic gain. It also exploited vulnerabilities within OpenAI’s infrastructure.
Of course, hacks are very common cyber threats that organisations face frequently. But this incident is different, because the AI agent acted without any human input. It signals a seismic shift in…
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By Amnesty International
Amnesty International rejects the enactment of Law 32735, which allows alleged crimes committed by members of the Armed Forces and the Police to be investigated and tried by military and police courts, rather than by the ordinary justice system, even when the victims are civilians. The law, enacted on 20 July, amends the Military-Police Criminal […] The post Peru: Another step towards entrenching impunity appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Anthony Albanese will announce on Thursday the extension of the Prac Payment system in a speech given to Labor’s national conference
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Wednesday condemned new threats from Nicaragua’s co-president Daniel Ortega to hinder civil rights and prevent dissenting individuals and groups from participating in elections.
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By Rosie Brown, Associate Professor in Physiology, University of Otago
Jenny Clarkson, Research Fellow and Lecturer, Department of Physiology, University of Otago
Michael Perkinon, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Physiology, University of Otago
A study in mice reveals how pregnancy hormones influence the brain’s reward system, helping explain why newborns become a mother’s priority.
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By Benjamin T. Jones, Associate Professor of History, CQUniversity Australia
Early tomorrow morning, Australian Eastern time, the 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin in Glasgow.
With the FIFA World Cup only just in the rearview mirror, Australians will once again be able to enjoy the sporting achievements of elite athletes. And as always at the Commonwealth Games, there is likely to be plenty of medals – Australia has been by far the most successful nation since the event was launched as the British Empire Games in 1930.
Nevertheless, some may wonder what is the point of dominating an international sporting competition without world powers such as…
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By Luke Sy-Cherng Woon, Visiting Fellow, National Centre for Health Workforce Studies, Australian National University
Jeffrey C.L. Looi, Associate Professor, Social Psychiatry and Epidemiology Research Unit, School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University
Tarun Bastiampillai, Professor of Psychiatry, Flinders University
Wai-Man Liu, Associate Professor, Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics, Australian National University
Yes, telehealth has improved access for people seeking ADHD treatment. But a new study suggests it’s also a money spinner.
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By Marian Mahat, Associate professor, The University of Melbourne
On Thursday tens of thousands of Victorian public school teachers, principals and education support staff are walking off the job in a 24-hour statewide strike.
This means schools will not be operating as usual and union members will gather for a protest march in Melbourne’s CBD.
This is the latest escalation in a dispute with the state government that has been running since mid 2025.
In March, more than 35,000 school staff…
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By Jason Nassios, Deputy Director and Associate Professor, Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University
Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports peaked at just over A$90 billion in 2022-23 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, easing to $65 billion in 2024-25. That placed Australia third in value of LNG exports, behind the United States and Qatar.
More recently, the US-Iran war has delivered a $6…
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By Jo Case, Senior Deputy Books + Ideas Editor, The Conversation
So, you’ve written a book, or you’re writing one. What next? Looking for a publisher can feel overwhelming, but we asked some experts for solid advice to guide you.
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