Real estate listing gaffe exposes widespread use of AI in Australian industry – and potential risks

‘Agents need to be aware that tools like ChatGPT can generate inaccurate information,’ the president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia says. Photograph: James Ross/AAP ‘Agents need to be aware that tools like ChatGPT can generate inaccurate information,’ the president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia says. Photograph: James Ross/AAP Housing Real estate … Read more

Musk’s influence on Trump could lead to tougher AI standards, says scientist

Elon Musk is expected to be heavily influential in Donald Trump’s administration. Photograph: Evan Vucci/AP Elon Musk is expected to be heavily influential in Donald Trump’s administration. Photograph: Evan Vucci/AP Artificial intelligence (AI) Musk’s influence on Trump could lead to tougher AI standards, says scientist Tycoon might help president-elect realise race for artificial general intelligence … Read more

Australia to pursue AI and social media regulation despite any Trump administration opposition, MP says

Labor says it will pursue ‘national priorities’ on AI and social media. US president-elect Donald Trump and backers such as Elon Musk oppose regulation. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images Labor says it will pursue ‘national priorities’ on AI and social media. US president-elect Donald Trump and backers such as Elon Musk oppose regulation. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty … Read more

‘AI’ tool could influence Home Office immigration decisions, critics say

The government says the system delivers efficiencies by prioritising work and that a human remains responsible for each decision. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images The government says the system delivers efficiencies by prioritising work and that a human remains responsible for each decision. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images Immigration and asylum ‘AI’ tool could influence Home Office … Read more

Microsoft sails as AI boom fuels double-digit growth in cloud business

The Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, speaks at the company headquarters in Redmond, Washington, in May. Photograph: Lindsey Wasson/AP The Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, speaks at the company headquarters in Redmond, Washington, in May. Photograph: Lindsey Wasson/AP Microsoft This article is more than 1 month old Microsoft sails as AI boom fuels double-digit growth in cloud … Read more

Apple reports robust demand for iPhone 16 even as overall sales in China slow

Attendees take a closer look at Apple’s iPhone 16 during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, on 9 September 2024. Photograph: Juliana Yamada/AP Attendees take a closer look at Apple’s iPhone 16 during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, on 9 September 2024. Photograph: Juliana … Read more

Secretaries of state ask social media companies for moderation plans on election day

New Mexico’s secretary of state, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, has faced harassment and had to leave her home for her safety in the past. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP New Mexico’s secretary of state, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, has faced harassment and had to leave her home for her safety in the past. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP US elections 2024 … Read more

AI chatbot launches on Gov.UK to help business users – with mixed results

The technology explained the regulations governing the cladding of high-rise buildings after the Grenfell Tower fire, but wouldn’t answer what the public inquiry into that disaster said about government failures. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The Guardian The technology explained the regulations governing the cladding of high-rise buildings after the Grenfell Tower fire, but wouldn’t answer what the … Read more