Australia's Aged Care Minister Sam Rae defended a new algorithm for at-home funding support, despite an urgent review and criticism over the lack of human override. While Rae argued the system leads to faster, fairer decisions, hundreds of complaints and cases of people dying while waiting highlight concerns.
Australia's Aged Care Minister Sam Rae defended a new algorithm for at-home funding support, despite criticism over the lack of human override. While acknowledging a review is underway due to 1,000+ complaints and cases of people dying while waiting, Rae stated the system leads to faster, fairer decisions.
Hong Kong researchers say they are developing what would be the world’s first AI app that detects intoxication through real-time Cantonese voice analysis, helping users decide whether they are fit to drive after drinking. A team from the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) said on Sunday that the self-assessment tool could not only help safeguard road safety but also potentially monitor language abnormalities linked to medication or fatigue. Funded by a HK$3.4 million (US$434,251) grant...
Labor's plan to create a new "assessment tool" to determine future NDIS eligibility based on functional need could backfire without the right settings, say experts.
