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An urgent health alert has been issued after legionnaires disease was detected in the Sydney CBD.

Warning as dangerous disease hits major Australian city

Health authorities have urged anyone in the area to monitor for symptoms after three people contracted the potentially deadly disease.

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Some Google users can now change their email address without losing data.

How to change embarrassing old email without losing data

When people started picking email addresses, some mistakes were made, with many people left stuck with an email they wished no one ever had to see. Some users may be about to change that without losing data.

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If you suffer from Rosacea, these tricks could help.

Why this skin issue can get worse with age

If you struggle with this issue, five easy tricks could help you see results.

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A spokesperson for Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said it was not always possible to label every video generated by AI, especially as the technology is fast evolving.

The concerning reality of AI videos

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Social media platforms have relied largely on creators to disclose that the content they are posting is not real, but the creators don’t always do so.

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Most AI companies keep a file on everything you say to their bots. Your words, pictures, clicks and ideas help make their AI smarter.

How to delete the files your chatbot keeps on you

THE WASHINGTON POST: Most AI companies keep a file on everything you say to their bots. Your words, pictures, clicks and ideas help make their AI smarter.

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Toxic influencers don’t just spread hate to make money, they do it because they enjoy mass manipulation.

How toxic influencers rein young men in with cult tactics

First they tell you your problems are not your fault. Then, they show you how you can be special and better than everyone else.

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Almost every week, it seems, there are stories of newly developed AI models besting doctors.

If AI can diagnose you, why do we need doctors?

The rapid evolution of AI has put medicos on notice: the future is here and they had better get on board or get left behind. 

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 Elf on the Shelf reminds us of what we’re missing in the modern world — enchantment.

Elf on the Shelf reminds us what the modern world is missing

Not so long ago, humans believed that everything was enchanted. I can’t even say that most of us miss the magic, that’s how far removed we are from it.

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A Wegovy pill has been approved by the FDA.

Major development in weight loss management

A semaglutide pill, an alternative to injections like Wegovy and Ozempic, has been approved for use by a major drug administration, welcoming a new era of weight loss management.

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Popular US selfdriving taxi service Waymo appears unable to handle a blackout.

Driverless car fail as power outage does not compute

A major power outage that impacted over 100,000 homes in the United States has caused traffic chaos as the incident appeared too much for driverless cars.

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This doctored image suggests shooting victim Arsen Ostrovsky was a 'crisis actor'. (HANDOUT/FACEBOOK)

How online misinformation is exploiting Bondi grief

As the country grapples with the aftermath of the deadly Bondi terrorist attack, online misinformation is exploiting the suffering of a community.

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TikTok’s US arm will be housed under a new joint venture.

TikTok’s US arm to be housed under new joint venture

A memo sent by TikTok’s CEO has revealed the company’s US operations will be housed under a new venture.

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The Government’s top lawyer has resigned as it prepares for a High Court battle over the under-16 social media ban. 

Govt’s top lawyer resigns ahead of social media ban fight

The Government’s top lawyer has resigned as it prepares for a High Court battle over the under-16 social media ban. 

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China’s robotics industry may be moving too fast.

Is China’s robotics industry moving too fast?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Robots have danced on television, staged boxing matches and run marathons. However, concerns are growing that China’s robotics industry is moving too fast. 

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Hackers have stolen the private information of Pornhub customers and are now threatening to expose them unless a ransom is paid. 

Pornhub users information hacked, ransom demands begin

Pornhub users have been urged to remain vigilant after hackers stole the private information of some of the sex site’s customers and threatened to expose them unless a ransom is paid. 

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