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OpenAI revealed an upcoming cybersecurity model developed 948 distinct privilege-escalation exploits in the Linux kernel during automated tests. Researchers warned that low-privileged accounts on unpatched operating systems should now be treated as functionally equivalent to root access.
A surge in overpowered electric bikes on Manly Corso and footpaths prompted NSW Police to launch Operation E-Voltage. Officers stopped 149 riders in 48 hours, handing out fines from $818 and warning non-compliant bikes will be sent to the crusher.
US markets dropped sharply as election swings raised doubts over regulatory approvals and power grid access for AI data centres, Reuters reports. The uncertainty wiped billions off tech indices, compounding Wall Street caution after recent post-midterm sell-offs.
Macquarie Bank customers have begun noticing surprise $500 payments deposited directly into their accounts, labelled as goodwill credits. While some initially feared a transfer scam, the payouts appear tied to bank remediation for historical overcharging.
Developers running local AI models are reporting sudden drops in output quality with quantized Qwen 27B builds. While users suspect hidden config changes, local model weights cannot change once downloaded, pointing to prompt formatting or hardware runtime quirks.
Locked out of skyrocketing property markets and facing persistent inflation, young Australians are giving up on traditional saving goals, The Guardian reports. Many are choosing to spend spare cash on travel and everyday pleasures instead of chasing impossible deposits.
Frustration is mounting in Australian offices over colleagues churning out endless automated AI dashboards, artifacts and summaries instead of solving core problems. Workers argue the flood of unreviewed AI material creates more admin while masking a lack of genuine critical thinking.
With interest rate pressures grinding on, Australian borrowers are openly debating how many more hikes households can absorb before forced sales surge. While cafes and shops remain busy, indebted mortgage holders report reaching their financial limits.
A corporate post celebrating a new outplacement consulting contract amid sweeping Australian financial sector redundancies has triggered backlash online. Workers criticised corporate cheerleading around restructuring that leaves thousands of staff without jobs.
Sydney foodies are calling out local restaurants, pubs and premium venues for using cartoonish AI-generated images on menus instead of real food photos. Diners argue the fake images look unappetising and make it impossible to know what you are actually ordering.
Workers across writing, QA testing, design and audio production are sharing first-hand accounts of contracts vanishing as clients replace human labour with AI models. Many report being forced into minimum-wage retail or gig work as corporate budgets shrink.
Queensland's flat 50-cent public transport fares have sparked heartwarming stories across Brisbane, including retirees ditching Bunnings trips to explore the city's train, bus and ferry network for just a dollar return. The scheme has drawn widespread community praise.
Australian authors and publishers are warning the industry faces an existential crisis from generative AI, the ABC reports. Local publishers are struggling to filter endless low-quality submissions while tech companies train on copyrighted works without consent.
Australians are crunching numbers on what salary is genuinely required to live without financial stress amid rising rents, mortgages, insurance and power bills. Once considered wealthy, six-figure salaries now feel barely adequate for families in major capital cities.
Billionaire Mark Cuban called out Meta for knowingly profiting from AI deepfake ads using his likeness to peddle sham remedies. Internal documents previously estimated Meta generated roughly $16 billion in 2024 from ads pushing scams and banned products.
