Top 10 AI news
Australia has been hesitant – but could robots soon be delivering your pizza?
While there have been concerns over the safety and legal status of delivery robots, working models from local startups are showing their benefits and could soon be delivering pizza in Australia.
For Silicon Valley, AI isn’t just about replacing some jobs. It’s about replacing all of them
A critical look at Silicon Valley’s ambitions for AI, arguing that the industry’s goal is not just to automate some jobs, but to replace human labor entirely.
Elizabeth Holmes’s partner reportedly raises millions for blood-testing startup
The partner of Elizabeth Holmes, the convicted Theranos founder, is reportedly raising millions for a new blood-testing startup, raising questions about the future of health tech innovation.
BM Boys: the Nigerian sextortion network hiding in plain sight on TikTok
A deep dive into the BM Boys, a Nigerian sextortion network operating openly on TikTok, and the challenges of policing online crime.
Paul McCartney and Dua Lipa among artists urging Starmer to rethink AI copyright plans
Leading artists including Paul McCartney and Dua Lipa are calling on Labour leader Keir Starmer to reconsider proposed AI copyright reforms, warning of risks to creative industries.
AI firms warned to calculate threat of super intelligence or risk it escaping human control
AI companies are being urged to assess the existential risks posed by superintelligent systems, amid fears that advanced AI could escape human control.
Meta blocks major Muslim Instagram page in India amid rising conflict
Meta has blocked a major Muslim news page on Instagram in India, raising concerns about censorship and the role of social media in escalating conflicts.
Can a methadone-dispensing robot free up nurses and improve patient care?
A look at how robots dispensing methadone could help free up nurses’ time and improve patient care in clinical settings.
Does video game monetisation harm children – and what is Australia doing about it?
Examining the impact of video game monetisation on children and the steps Australia is taking to address potential harms.
The 8 best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top
A comprehensive review of the top video doorbells on the market, with surprising results for the popular Ring brand.
‘Outdated and unjust’: can we reform global capitalism?
An exploration of whether global capitalism can be reformed in the face of growing inequality and technological disruption.
Google’s cut-price Android winner
A review of the Google Pixel 9a, highlighting its value as a budget-friendly Android smartphone with impressive features.
Funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera
A review of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, a mid-range Android phone with a standout zoom camera and unique design.
Apple’s cheapest new phone
A review of the iPhone 16e, Apple’s most affordable new smartphone, focusing on its features and value proposition.
The smallest top-tier Android left
A review of the Samsung Galaxy S25, the last small flagship Android phone, with a focus on its AI features and compact design.