Australian media heads from ABC, SBS, Nine, and News Corp demand AI companies pay for news content used for training, citing it as a "public good." Licensing talks are underway, with Anthropic approaching ABC. The Andrew Olle lecture highlighted the need to protect journalism and ensure fair compensation.
Awer Mabil, Socceroos forward, discusses his refugee background, inspiring younger teammates, and the viral video showcasing the team's multicultural diversity ahead of the match against the US.
Socceroos star Awer Mabil, a refugee from Kenya, was moved to reflect on his past and Australia's multiculturalism during a press conference. He spoke about being a 'big brother' to younger teammates and the viral video celebrating the team's diversity.
A 10-year-old Australian girl, Hania, was mistakenly shot and killed by police in Punjab, Pakistan, while her father and brother were injured. Police claim officers mistook the family's car for the suspects' escape vehicle during a robbery response. An investigation is underway, and the involved officer has been arrested.
Tech companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok cite the US-Australia free trade agreement and threaten retaliation to oppose Australia's proposal forcing them to pay news outlets for content, arguing it's discriminatory and violates trade rules.
Australian media outlets are embracing video content, while 2SER community radio has found a new funding model, and Politico is establishing an Australian outlet
