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Australia wants to ‘manage’ AI. What will that look like?
Today, prime minister Anthony Albanese laid out how his government plans to manage artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure the rapidly advancing technology works in Australia’s interest.
Four ways to help your teen (and yourself) spend more time away from devices
Is your child addicted to their phone? Clinical psychologist Dr. Danielle Einstein reveals the warning signs to look out for— and four simple strategies to help you swap out screen time for family time.
After the ‘red card’ scandal, has the shine come off Gianni Infantino’s World Cup?
Trump's red card scandal at the FIFA World Cup incensed the world. Macquarie University Senior Lecturer of Modern European History and Sports History, Keith Rathbone, asks if the US President has stolen the tournament's shine.
Half a century on, NAIDOC Week is still both a party and a protest
One of the biggest misconceptions about NAIDOC Week is that it’s simply a celebration.
Should Australia pause building new data centres? We asked 5 experts
At first glance a data centre looks like a bland, boring warehouse. But these buildings, stacked with thousands of servers, are the beating heart of the internet and the booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
Will a peace deal between Iran and the US hold? Lessons from ancient Rome and Persia
After dozens of wars between the two ancient empires of Rome and Persia, peace deals often failed to solve problems – and sometimes made the situation worse.
How a priceless collection of ancient coins reveal the changing face of history
From Roman emperors to mythological beasts, thousands of ancient coins at Macquarie University’s ACANS are stepping out of the vault and into the digital world – reshaping how history is seen, studied and shared – and helping us understand how modern leaders like Donald Trump are using modern currency to define and shape his own legacy.
White power symbol or subconscious twitch? How an Aussie ref landed in a World Cup controversy
Shaun Evans has denied a hand gesture he made during a live broadcast signalled 'white power'. Far-right scholars explain how the upside-down 'OK' hand signal became associated with extremism.
Dupe or design theft? Sabo takes on Shein and Kmart in epic battle
Queensland clothing brand Sabo says retail behemoths Kmart and Shein copied its designs. Legal experts say proving ownership of intellectual property in fashion is far more difficult than many consumers realise.
People are using AI to communicate without disclosing it. Is this morally wrong?
From polished meeting notes to an AI-written eulogy, undisclosed assistance can mislead others about what we really think, feel or can do, raising hard questions about when that deception crosses a moral line.
Yes, friendship breakups can be just as painful as romantic ones. We asked an expert why
Macquarie University expert Harry Blatterer explores why the end of a friendship can be so difficult to navigate, and what these often-overlooked losses reveal about the role friends play in our lives.
'Don’t give up your study goals': 85-year-old graduate shares a powerful lesson on resilience
Octogenarian Roger Whalan has graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, bringing decades of life experience to his graduation and a story shaped by perseverance.