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AI experts say there’s a chance AI could wipe us out. How are those odds calculated?

AI experts have placed odds on the technology wiping out humanity. But how did they calculate the chance of the unprecedented?

'It could take over the entire internet': The threat top tech leaders say could arise in a year
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'Whoever wins, wins': The world is locked in a risky 'winner-takes-all' race
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Racquel has a ‘potential bomb’ in her brain. She says knowing is worse than the risk
Doctors say while diagnoses are important, not all are helpful — and overdiagnosis can mean unnecessary concern and treatments.
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Ukraine launches 'largest ever' drone attack on Moscow on final day of Russian elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a range of missiles and drones were used to target oil and logistics facilities.
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German Chancellor declares AfD state election win 'a disaster'
The AfD is now Germany's most popular party nationally, but remains shut out of government by its rivals.
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China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi makes waves at Asian Games 'Unjustifiable': Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza war after Macklemore controversy Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital; flames, smoke seen near Riyadh We came to meet Tim Cook, but left with just a few photos

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How the government's new migration crackdown could give domestic abusers more power 'Deeply offensive' to suggest farmers 'prefer to abuse and exploit backpackers', NFF says Albanese begins internet safety, Security Council push in the United States Australia's migration tightening is part of a bigger shift. Here's what other nations are doing

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The forces turning Australia's inflation fears into a reality US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023, defying Trump 'Really problematic': Australians are rejecting the very homes the country needs Profits in Australia's property market still 'exceptionally high' despite recent downturn

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'Mobilisation of fear': The deeper strategy behind One Nation's immigration policy

Immigration

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A 'child bride' divorced at 20: Meet Australia's youngest divorcees

Australia

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Why fixing Australia's immigration system is not just about cutting migrants

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How 9/11 defined the conspiracy culture we live in today

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