Politicians are increasingly using short, shareable video clips from events like the National Press Club to reach wider audiences on social media. Pauline Hanson's recent appearance generated a highlight reel with double the views of the full speech, demonstrating the power of this strategy in the information age.
A new GLAAD report, "Build for Everyone: A Framework for LGBTQ Representation and Safety in AI," warns that AI amplifies anti-LGBTQ bias, misinformation, and discrimination, impacting healthcare, employment, housing, and privacy. It urges tech leaders to prioritize LGBTQ safety in AI development.
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared an El Niño event is underway, warning that climate change will amplify its effects on Australia, increasing risks of extreme heat, bushfires, and coral bleaching. Experts predict a record warm year globally.
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared El Niño is underway in the tropical Pacific, warning climate change will amplify its effects on Australia, increasing risks of extreme heat, bushfires, and coral bleaching. Experts anticipate a record warm year globally.
Fuel cars have disappeared from China's top 10 monthly retail sales, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) dominating. While this signals a rapid shift, experts caution against overstating the demise of fuel cars, citing their continued relevance in certain markets and the long-term coexistence with NEVs.
SpaceX's IPO has drawn over $70 billion in retail investor orders, with at least 20% of shares allocated to them, potentially leaving many unsatisfied and amplifying post-listing demand, in what could be the largest IPO ever at $75 billion.
OpenAI reported that China-linked accounts used ChatGPT to generate content opposing US data centers, blaming them for rising electricity prices. The company banned these accounts, stating they aimed to manipulate public debate, though OpenAI found no meaningful influence.
The WMO warns of an 80% chance of El Niño developing between June-August, potentially intensifying extreme weather globally due to climate change. A strong event could make 2027 the hottest year on record.
Australia's billionaires saw their wealth surge by nearly $50,000 per minute in the past year, according to Oxfam. Meanwhile, Barnaby Joyce headlines an anti-abortion rally in Sydney, Peter Garrett leads an inquiry into Aukus, and a smart drug shows promise against cancer.
Australia's billionaires saw their wealth increase by nearly $50,000 per minute in the past year, according to Oxfam. Meanwhile, anti-abortion rallies gain traction, a smart drug shows promise against cancer, and Peter Garrett leads an inquiry into the Aukus pact.
K Annamalai, former Tamil Nadu BJP president, has sparked speculation about launching a new political party following his visit to Delhi. His cryptic remarks and supporters' posters in Coimbatore have fueled rumors about his future political course.
A phenomenon dubbed "AI psychosis" is emerging where chatbots may amplify users' delusions, leading to beliefs in sentient AI and paranoia. Experts suggest vulnerable individuals are at higher risk, and support networks are growing. Tech companies are implementing safeguards, but regulation is being considered.
CGT Spectacle urges more support for a tribune criticizing Vincent Bolloré's influence in cinema, amid tensions with Canal+. Union official Salomé Gadafi stated they do not regret signing and called for broader participation, emphasizing the target is Bolloré's far-right ideology and cultural control.
Candace Owens has accused the White House Military Office of orchestrating the viral spread of a video featuring Erika Kirk after the WHCD shooting. The allegations, which lack official verification, have intensified the ongoing public feud between the two figures.
A controversial VAR decision in a Scottish football match between Celtic and Motherwell sparks widespread criticism, highlighting the system's flaws and its detrimental impact on the fan experience, with calls for its removal.
Scientists warn that a developing El Niño will exacerbate heatwaves, droughts, and floods in 2026, but emphasize that human-induced climate change remains the primary driver of climate extremes, with unprecedented weather risks expected due to the combined effects.
Researchers have developed a brain-controlled hearing aid that decodes brain waves to amplify a desired speaker's voice in noisy environments, showing 90% accuracy in initial tests on individuals with typical hearing.
Paxos Labs has integrated its Amplify platform with Toku, enabling employees to earn yield on stablecoin salaries immediately upon payment. The feature applies to USDC, USDT and USDG balances held in Toku wallets with no lockups or withdrawal delays. Toku's payroll network processes over $1 billion annually for workers in more than 100 countries and integrates with ADP, Workday, Gusto and UKG. The companies did not disclose how the yield is generated or what rates users can expect.
Scientific research suggests that sound influences how we experience food. By altering brain perception through 'sonic seasoning,' music can affect the perceived sweetness or bitterness of a meal, influence eating speed, and impact overall enjoyment.
Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that sound significantly influences how people experience food, affecting perceptions of sweetness, bitterness, and eating speed. Studies show high-pitched sounds enhance sweetness while low-pitched sounds amplify bitterness. The famous Sound of the Sea experiment demonstrated that seaside audio made seafood taste fresher. Restaurants increasingly apply this gastrophysics research to tailor playlists for customer experience.
TCS CEO K Krithivasan rejects the notion that India's IT sector will become obsolete, viewing AI as a catalyst for growth. Despite a 2.4% revenue decline in FY26, the company achieved a record $40.7 billion in total contract value.
