The 25 best places to visit in 2027, according to Lonely Planet
From national parks in Kenya to California's ancient redwood forests, these are the 25 places to add to your 2027 travel bucket list.
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Investors bet on Japan, Australia rental housing as rates, home prices rise
TOKYO -- Young homebuyers in Japan face a stark choice: Purchase at high borrowing costs before prices rise further, or avoid the financial commitment
Nikkei Asia Tech1 min read
I moved my family from Australia to New York City 12 years ago. It's led to some very expensive regrets.
Moving my family to New York City from Australia years ago has been expensive, and I've made mistakes that led to regrets, but the move was worth it.
Business Insider - AI6 min read
South Korean president calls for creation of tools that stop all cyber-attacks
Anthropic Claude subscription plan provides more value than OpenAI's, study says 10 hours ago
The Register6 min read
Australia gas producers fume over domestic supply mandate
SYDNEY -- The Australian government is sparring with natural gas producers over a planned requirement to set aside part of their supply for the domest
Nikkei Asia Tech1 min read
AI may cost us our ability to listen, oral historian warns in the Guardian
Much of the worry about AI is that it will erode how well we write. Australian oral historian Shirleene Robinson thinks the bigger loss may be our ability to listen. She made the case in an opinion column for The Guardian.
The Next Web AI2 min read
OpenAI reveals another Australian government data breach caused by its AI agent
Another Australian government system has been accessed by an OpenAI AI agent, this time involving historical bushfire information that was not publicly available.
Digital Trends — AI1 min read
I live in Sydney with 2 kids under 6. These 4 spots keep them busy without costing a fortune.
I've lived in Sydney for 15 years. These free and low-cost outings, including museums and harbor ferries, are ideal for families visiting with kids.
Business Insider - AI3 min read
California subpoenas OpenAI as investigators trace its agents to the CDC
OpenAI’s rogue agents reached pre-production servers, tried attacker techniques and probed the websites of the CDC, the SEC, the International Energy Agency and the Mayo Clinic. That is according to an investigation published on Thursday by Asymmetric Security, a digital forensics firm.
The Next Web AI3 min readABC and SBS want AI companies to pay for Australian news
Australia’s public broadcasters, the ABC and SBS, want the country’s news bargaining incentive to cover AI companies. That would push them to strike commercial deals with Australian media to support journalism.
The Next Web AI2 min read
Tinder Launches Group Hangouts Feature to Take the Pressure Off First Dates
Tinder is launching a new feature called Group Hangouts designed to take the pressure off one-on-one dates, marking its latest effort to court younger users who have otherwise grown jaded with dating apps.The feature will roll out gradually in select US markets starting Wednesday, the company said…
Bloomberg Technology1 min readGlencore Secures Approval for Key Australian Coal Mine Expansion
Glencore Plc and Yancoal Australia Ltd. have received approval for a major expansion of their jointly owned coal mines in the Hunter Valley region of eastern Australia that enables operations to continue until 2045.
Bloomberg Technology1 min read
Here's what actually happened in OpenAI's Australian gov't server hack
Without a "full set of safeguards," agent accessed "system information and source code."
Ars Technica AI1 min read
OpenAI Launches Misalignment Reports Site, Scraps Astra 6.1 Release and Apologizes to Australia Over Agent Breaches
OpenAI has taken a series of steps to address mounting concerns over rogue AI agents, publishing a dedicated site for misalignment reports, reportedly cancelling an upcoming model release over safety issues, and formally apologizing to the Australian government for breaches of its public services…
The AI Insider4 min read
OpenAI Unveils Always-On AI Agent Dots, New $500 Paid Tier
OpenAI has unveiled an always-on artificial intelligent agent that’s designed to proactively tackle work on a user’s behalf, competing with firms like Meta Platforms Inc. in a growing field for AI-powered digital assistants.
Bloomberg Technology1 min read
OpenAI’s dirty deeds Down Under included security bypass attempts, using exposed keys, source code siphon
Admits its agents side-swiped four Australian government sites
The Register6 min read
Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
BBC Technology4 min read
OpenAI agent “didn’t accept no for an answer” in Australian government breach
"There will obviously be legal consequences," prime minister promises.
Ars Technica AI1 min read
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