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Government dismisses AI doomsday fears amid tech warnings

A Labor frontbencher has played down doomsday forecasts over an AI extinction threat, insisting Australians should not be overly focused on public warnings from tech bosses. 

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Bran Black, the CEO of the Business Council of Australia, said higher corporate tax rates and more rigid industrial relations policies were to blame for falling productivity.

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Cesar Barraza, the police officer who ended the Bondi Beach massacre, should be awarded civilian equivalent of the Victoria Cross, NSW Premier Chris Minns said.
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President George Bush Junior, right, greets Australian prime minister John Howard during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 10, 2003 in Washington
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Donald Trump isn't concerned about the potential dangers of AI. (AP PHOTO)

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US President Donald Trump says he discussed whiskey tariffs with Ireland's leader and golfers.

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Anti-Trump protesters have taken to the streets of Dublin during the US president's two day visit.

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China's President Xi Jinping says pragmatic co-operation is key to extending BRICS' influence. (EPA PHOTO)

Xi emphasises economic ties to platform BRICS initiatives

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