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Samantha Mostyn appointed Governor-General
Francisco Silva, Law Society JournalPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the appointment of Mostyn as the 28th Governor-General of Australia, succeeding His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC.
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What is AI (artificial intelligence)?
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-aiHumans and machines: a match made in productivity heaven. From the wheel that revolutionised agriculture to the screw that held together increasingly complex construction projects to the robot-enabled assembly lines of today, machines have made life as we know it possible.
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What is generative AI?
McKinsey & CompanyGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms (such as ChatGPT) used to create new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. Recent breakthroughs in the field have the potential to drastically change the way we approach content creation.
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The threat of far-right rises
Francisco Silva, Law Society JournalPolls for upcoming elections all over the democratic world show a concerning rise of far-right, populist parties that support xenophobic and anti-democratic rulings.
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How to deal with political tensions in the workplace
Sam Forsdick, RaconteurWith a UK general election approaching, Raconteur has surveyed British employees about their attitudes towards discussing politics in the office. Would a ban on such conversations ever be the right measure for an employer to implement?
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What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)?
McKinsey & CompanyAlthough gen AI tools such as ChatGPT may seem like a great leap forward, in reality they are just a step in the direction of an even greater breakthrough: artificial general intelligence, or AGI.
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If TikTok is banned in the US or Australia, how might the company – or China – respond?
Marina Yue Zhang and Wanning Sun, Law Society JournalTikTok’s owner is once again navigating troubled waters in the United States, where the US House of Representatives has issued an ultimatum: divest or face shutdown within six months.
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Why the growing gulf between young men and women? (Paywalled)
The EconomistDiverging worldviews could affect politics, families and more.
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Which countries have the best, and worst, living standards? (Paywalled)
The EconomistData shows progress worldwide may have suffered a permanent setback.
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Implementing generative AI with speed and safety
McKinsey & CompanyGenerative AI presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for companies, with the potential for transformative impact across innovation, growth, and productivity. The technology can now produce credible software code, text, speech, high-fidelity images, and interactive videos.
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