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Facebook, Google and other tech giants for more than a decade have rejected allegations that they build products deliberately to get kids addicted to social media.
Technology
The Washington Post

Social networks face ‘Big Tobacco’ moment

Facebook, Google and other tech giants for more than a decade have rejected allegations that they build products deliberately to get kids addicted to social media.

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It feels low risk but there are two reasons to think twice before taking part in the latest AI image obsession sweeping social media.
Technology
Kimberley Braddish

Why you shouldn’t do the caricature trend

It feels low risk but there are two reasons to think twice before jumping on the latest AI image obsession that’s gone viral on social media.

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Can you erase your digital self?
Opinion
Kristin Shorten

Want to erase your online life? It’s hard but worth a shot.

KRISTIN SHORTEN: True digital privacy is fast becoming a luxury — but Australians still have tools to stop their data being scraped and weaponised.

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Amazon’s CloudFront is causing internet access chaos globally.
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Technology
Max Corstorphan

Major Amazon issue caused global internet chaos

A major internet issue is causing global chaos online, as a key Amazon service goes down.

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Researchers recently used high-resolution CT scanners and medical-grade 3D printers to conduct virtual autopsies on two Egyptian mummies. Their goal was to illuminate ailments and injuries.
Science
The New York Times

What do you get when you put a mummy through a CT scan?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Researchers recently used high-resolution CT scanners and medical-grade 3D printers to conduct virtual autopsies on two Egyptian mummies. Their goal was to illuminate ailments and injuries.

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In a landmark trial, lawyers have argued that Meta and YouTube built addictive platforms that can sometimes be as harmful as casinos and cigarettes.
Technology
The New York Times

Lawyers argue Meta and YouTube created ‘digital casinos’

THE NEW YORK TIMES: In a landmark trial, lawyers have argued that Meta and YouTube built addictive platforms that can sometimes be as harmful as casinos and cigarettes.

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High-flying Mike Cannon-Brookes is talking up Atlassian’s future.
analysis
Business
Tom Richardson

Why the market isn’t buying Atlassian’s AI growth story

Actions speak louder than words, with investors continuing to sell Atlassian stock despite its founder declaring that he ‘couldn’t be more bullish’.

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The current stock market dip for many blue-chip companies is the perfect time for investors to scoop up some bargains.
Markets
Tom Richardson

Fund managers are picking these 10 stocks to buy on the dip

Some of Australia’s leading stock pickers have focused on AI, data centre and computer chip as the best bets for investors to profit from the market’s current dip and create long-term wealth.

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Cutting carbs has long been a reliable strategy to lose weight quickly. However, experts say that low-carbohydrate diets can come with some downsides.
Science
The New York Times

Why many doctors don’t like low-carb diets

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Cutting carbs has long been a reliable strategy to lose weight quickly. However, experts say that low-carbohydrate diets can come with some downsides.

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Australia’s Communications Minister Anika Wells has demanded an urgent meeting with popular online gaming app Roblox over concerns the platform is being infiltrated by predators targeting minors.
Politics
Andrew Greene and Caitlyn Rintoul

‘Disturbing’: Roblox on notice over child predator concerns

Australia’s Communications Minister has demanded an urgent meeting with popular online gaming app Roblox over concerns the platform is being infiltrated by predators targeting minors.

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The former EV darling is struggling to retain customers. The reasons go beyond its famous co-founder.
Business
The Washington Post

Why Tesla exodus can’t be blamed on Elon Musk alone

THE WASHINGTON POST: The former EV darling is struggling to retain customers. The reasons go beyond its famous co-founder.

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Optus customers are once again experiencing mobile service outages across the country. 
Technology
Hannah Cross

Optus customers impacted by outage across Australia

Optus customers are once again experiencing mobile service outages across the country. 

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Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact.
Health
The New York Times

What it means to be ‘touch starved’ and how to fix it

Being touch-starved, or lacking wanted physical connection, has become increasingly common in our fast-paced, digital world, experts say.

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Companies are increasingly using AI agents to streamline HR processes, including pay rises.
Business
The Washington Post

Can you trust AI with your next pay rise?

THE WASHINGTON POST: Companies are increasingly using AI agents to streamline HR processes, including pay rises.

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Darren Aronofsky-produced AI YouTube series is a horrifying vision of our creative future. That skin, that ain’t human.
Film
Wenlei Ma

Renowned filmmaker ventures into AI slop, oh dear me

Darren Aronofsky has some incredible works to his name - Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream and now ... an AI YouTube series. Um, what the hell happened?

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