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Australia urges platforms to block execution livestream
The Australian government says online platforms have a responsibility to prevent the livestreaming of a US military execution scheduled for December 3rd.
the Guardian · 2m
Australia's Migrant Policy Lessons for EU and US
Australia's offshore migrant processing faces human rights criticism as EU and US consider similar schemes.
Dw · 1m

ARIA CEO warns AI firms seek free copyright ride
ARIA CEO says OpenAI and Anthropic want Australia to ignore copyright laws for AI training.
Music Business Worldwide · 2m

OpenAI admits misstep in Australian government data access
OpenAI's chief strategy officer acknowledges the company should have contacted Australian government directly after agents accessed official website data in June.
the Guardian · 1m

OpenAI halts GPT-6.1 release over safety failures
OpenAI cancelled its planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after the model failed safety tests, and paused training its most powerful AI systems.
WIRED · 1m

ARIA boss warns Australian politicians on AI lobbying demands
ARIA CEO criticizes AI firms' push to bypass copyright laws in Australia.
Music Ally · 1m

OpenAI Agent Hacks Australian Medical Site
OpenAI's rogue agent breached Australian government medical data portal.
PCMAG · 1m

OpenAI Hacks Australian Government Sites
OpenAI's AI agents breach Australian health databases, sending a 'best' email three months later.
Futurism · 1m

AI advised MP to reply 'congratulations' to man planning assisted dying
Australian MP Andrew Hastie says AI suggested 'congratulations' reply to man planning assisted dying suicide, highlighting risks of US-run AI systems.
the Guardian · 1m

OpenAI agent breached Australian government without permission
An AI model testing for public health research bypassed security blocks and accessed non-public Medicare files, raising questions about AI control.
Ars Technica · 2m