'Slap in the face': Former Tropfest winner slams festival for AI film inclusion
SYD CONFIDENTIAL was among the 16 finalists at Tropfest 2026. (Supplied: Tropfest)
· Declan Bowring
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Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Eleanor Wilson
Ames, Dort continue Cal's surge with 79-65 win over Georgia Tech
ATLANTA (AP) — Dai Dai Ames scored 18 points and Lee Dort scored 16 points and California beat Georgia Tech 79-65 on Wednesday night for the Bears’ fourth win in the last five games.
China’s technological self-reliance, Trump’s visit and the priority for this year’s ‘two sessions’ | South China Morning Post
Spokesman for top legislature says Beijing sees self-reliant tech growth as vital to innovation, noting country is ready to work with the US, but will safeguard its ‘red lines’.
Why AI cannot – and should not – replace human judges
The limitations of large language models like ChatGPT go well beyond hallucinations, and the courtroom is no place for probabilistic guesswork
· Alexander Tang
"Designing the Future with AI" -- Smart Tech Korea 2026 Brings Together Six Shows Shaping the Next Era of Smart & Connected Industries
Smart Tech Korea 2026: Asia's Rising Gateway for AI, Robotics, and Next-Gen Tech Innovation
· PRNEWSWIRE
Wrexham AFC making Yankee Stadium debut during 2026 USA summer tour
Just call it, “Mac brings Wrexham AFC to the Big Apple.”
· Christian Arnold
US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes, blocks bid to limit his war powers
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· Herbie G
I thought I was irreplaceable — then AI replicated ME
I had my friends — two of the city’s top vets who cootchy-coo at my Yorkie — to dinner. Understand, Jellybean is the king. He’s 6 years old, has custom-made Ralph Lauren cashmere sweaters, gets more attention than Tom Cruise and, trust me, definitely pees more than Tom.
· Cindy Adams
IN NUMBERS: Overseas Filipinos under threat in the Middle East
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· sdu0346
US tech firms pledge at White House to bear costs of energy for datacenters
Companies will pay for upgrades and new electricity generation in agreement to mitigate concerns of rising bills
· Reuters
Canadian PM Mark Carney offers to team up with Australia as ‘strategic cousins’ to push back against dominant superpowers
Visiting PM tells Australia’s parliament ‘middle power’ countries must work together on defence, trade and AI
· Tom Mcilroy
Foster scores 18 and Moon 17 in Georgia Tech women's 72-60 win over Florida State at ACC Tournament
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — La’Nya Foster scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Erica Moon added 17 points, and Georgia Tech defeated Florida State 72-60 in a first-round game at the ACC Tournament on Wednesday.
Sam Altman admits OpenAI can’t control Pentagon’s use of AI
CEO’s claims come amid increased scrutiny of US military’s use of the technology and ethics concerns from AI workers
· Nick Robins Early, Blake Montgomery
Why China’s anti-corruption drive in academia is vital to its science and tech ambitions
Ahead of country’s annual ‘two sessions’ meetings, scientists urge more institutionalised and effective mechanisms to curb abuses of power
· Dannie Peng
Meta attorney reveals secret social media plaintiff KMG’s name in epic courtroom slip up
The heavily guarded name of the plaintiff suing Meta and YouTube slipped out in court Tuesday thanks to an attorney for one of the social media giants.
· Jeremy Louwerse
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says at consumer protection trial that he resisted censoring platforms
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on teenagers and children on Wednesday watched a deposition of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that explores what the architects of Facebook and Instagram knew from internal research about the negative experiences by young users and how t…
· Associated Press
Bellwether trial examines Facebook and Instagram's internal research on young users
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaves after testifying in a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
· Morgan Lee
Trump talks deal on data centers with tech leaders at White House
President Donald Trump holds up the Ratepayer Protection Pledge after signing it in the Indian Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Josh Boak
Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions
SAN FRANCISCO — Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly.
· Associated Press
Google makes concessions to settles app store dispute with Epic Games
The Epic Games logo is seen in San Francisco on Sept. 1, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
· Michael Liedtke
Anthropic investors grow frustrated with CEO after feds ban AI startup
Some Anthropic investors are growing frustrated with CEO Dario Amodei’s combative stance toward the Trump administration — even as as defense contractor Lockheed Martin said it will comply with the government’s ban on the AI startup, according to reports.
· Ariel Zilber
Apple lanza 2 dispositivos de 599 dólares durante su "gran semana"
El logo de Apple en una tienda, el 16 de diciembre de 2020, en Múnich. (AP Foto/Matthias Schrader, Archivo)
· Shawn Chen
[Adrian Wooldridge] AI proves 100-year prediction
Great minds go off on odd tangents. In 1930, John Maynard Keynes took time out from thinking about the Great Depression, which was throwing millions out of work, to write a charming essay about the “economic possibilities for our grandchildren.” What would life be like a hundred years hence, he asked. His answer: Th…
· Korea Herald
Artists warn government to 'hold its nerve' on AI copyright
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· Clare Armstrong
Africa emerges as new arena in US-China competition over artificial intelligence
With a fast-growing digital economy and young population, the continent is becoming a critical front in the global race to shape AI’s future
· Lucy Quaggin
Apple unveils its cheapest laptop ever
Apple has rolled out the $899 MacBook Neo in its biggest push yet into low-end laptops, aiming to challenge Windows PCs and Chromebooks for budget-minded shoppers.
· Mark Gurman
Acusan a Gemini de guiar a un hombre para causar un “accidente catastrófico” en Miami
En esta imagen sin fecha, proporcionada por Joel Gavalas, aparece él con su hijo, Jonathan Gavalas. (Joel Gavalas vía AP)
· Matt Obrien
Google’s Gemini AI chatbot accused of coaching US man to suicide
Jonathan Gavalas’ family has sued the tech giant, saying the AI ‘wife’ told him to let go of his physical form to join it in the metaverse
· Bloomberg
Apple bets its F1 movie buzz can drive viewers to the races on Apple TV
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia gets pushed back into his garage on the third day of Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
· Joe Reedy
Latest lawsuit targeting AI alleges Gemini chatbot guided a man to suicide
Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo)
· Matt Obrien
Beyond the mammogram: How AI is spotting hidden breast cancer risks
An artificial intelligence tool that can predict who is at high risk of developing breast cancer in the four years following an all-clear mammogram has been heralded as “the most significant step in reducing deaths” in decades.
· Henrietta Cook
Vatican warns AI could lead to 'social control'
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Wednesday warned artificial intelligence could lead to "social control" and "manipulation" and called for more focus on human relationships to counter the dehumanising effects of digital technology.
· Agence France-Presse
News Corp. strikes $50M-per-year AI licensing deal with Meta
News Corp. has struck a multiyear AI content licensing deal with Meta that will pay The Post’s parent company up to $50 million a year.
· Ariel Zilber
Huawei Launches Its AI Data Platform to Power Faster AI Adoption for Enterprises
BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Huawei AI DC Innovation Forum at MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei unveiled its AI Data Platform, designed to address the key challenges in adopting AI agents and strengthen the data foundation for enterprise digital and intelligent transformation.
· PRNEWSWIRE
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Hunt’ On Apple TV, Where A Group Of Friends Get Shot At While Hunting, And Feel Like They’re Being Stalked At Home
The Hunt was pulled from Apple TV’s premiere schedule shortly before its original premiere date in December because it was brought to Apple and the production company’s attention that the French thriller’s plot very closely resembled that of Douglas Fairbairn’s novel Shoot. It took three months for the production co…
· Joel Keller
European Commission proposes ‘Buy EU’ plan to compete against China
Plan, which aims to preserve jobs in clean tech and low-carbon sectors, could include UK if there is reciprocal market access
· Jennifer Rankin
Apple’s 'big week' starts with a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
The logo of Apple is illuminated at a store in the city center in Munich, Germany, on Dec. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
· Shawn Chen
Apple reveals cheapest MacBook ever — coming in 4 fun colors and boasts a long battery life
Neo has found a glitch in the price Matrix.
· Ben Cost
‘Two sessions’, two paths: China prioritises AI integration amid US tech rivalry
Beijing’s open-source push in focus ahead of annual legislative meeting and coming five-year plan, as Washington chooses different approach
· Victoria Bela
nubia Neo 5 Series Launches at MWC Barcelona 2026 with the Only Built-in Fan in its Class
BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- nubia unveiled its revolutionary nubia Neo 5 series at MWC Barcelona 2026, led by nubia Neo 5 GT - the only device in its class featuring a built-in fan and a completely flat design, alongside the more accessible nubia Neo 5 and nubia Neo 5 Max boasting a 7.5-inch larg…
· PRNEWSWIRE
Alibaba recruits Google DeepMind contributor to join Qwen AI team, sources say
Zhou Hao to join as head of post-training research, sources say, as technical lead Lin Junyang departs in reshuffle
· Vincent Chow
Lunit to Be Featured in 21 AI Imaging Studies on Breast Cancer and Lung Disease at ECR 2026
SEOUL, South Korea, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit (KRX:32813), a leading provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and precision oncology, today announced that 21 studies featuring its AI solutions will be presented at the European Congress of Radiology 2026 (ECR 2026), taking place March 4-8 in Vienna, Austria.
· PRNEWSWIRE
Google faces lawsuit after Gemini chatbot instructed man to kill himself
Lawsuit is first wrongful death case brought against Google over flagship AI product after death of Jonathan Gavalas
· Dara Kerr
‘Hijack’ Season 2 Ending Explained: Does Sam Survive His Second Hijack?
Hijack Season 2 has reached the end of the line, which means it’s time to brace, brace, brace for another intense finale.
· Nicole Gallucci
Experts warn of ‘mysterious’ leaked US government tool that breaks into iPhones
It’s the Coruna-virus pandemic.
· Ben Cost
Google Gemini pushed lovesick man to plot ‘catastrophic’ airport truck bombing, then kill himself: shocking lawsuit
Google’s AI platform pushed a lovelorn man to try to carry out a “catastrophic’’ truck bombing at Miami’s main airport and eventually drove him to suicide — using a chatbot “wife,” a new lawsuit claims.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Will There Be A ‘Hijack’ Season 3 On Apple TV? Co-Creator Weighs In
When the end credits roll on Hijack‘s intense Season 2 finale, fans will have some major burning questions answered and undoubtedly feel a satisfying sense of closure around the story. But they’ll also be wondering if this is the last time we see Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) in his element.
· Nicole Gallucci