• Video Friday: Spot Tripping

    Video Friday: Spot Tripping
    Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion.
    IEEE RO-MAN 2023: 28–31 August 2023, BUSAN, SOUTH KOREAIROS 2023: 1–5 October 2023, DETROITCLAWAR 2023: 2–4 October 2023, FLORIANOPOLIS, BRAZILHumanoids 2023: 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEX.Enjoy today’s videos! Two interes
  • The Guide #97: Is AI an existential threat to culture? And other reader questions

    The Guide #97: Is AI an existential threat to culture? And other reader questions
    In this week’s newsletter: we delve into the mailbag and tackle everything from AI to what would compel someone to watch a show sped upDon’t get the Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up to get the full article hereThis week we’re opening up the Guide mailbag to answer your pressing (or not-so-pressing) questions about popular culture, from the perils of AI to the bizarre practice of watching shows sped-up. Thanks to everyone who emailed in – these are always fun, so we&
  • Birmingham says opposition doesn’t ‘fear’ early election – as it happened

    Birmingham says opposition doesn’t ‘fear’ early election – as it happened
    This blog is now closedGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHousing bill squabble to bring back possibility of double dissolution electionParliament resumes next week after a five-week hiatus over winter, which means all the squabbles and fights we left in June are starting to whirl up again – chief among them housing. As Daniel Hurst reported this morning, Labor is going to bring back its housing bill to the house in October, where it will pass. Once it
  • News live: Birmingham says opposition doesn’t ‘fear’ early election; PM says US-Australia relationship ‘never been stronger’

    News live: Birmingham says opposition doesn’t ‘fear’ early election; PM says US-Australia relationship ‘never been stronger’
    Anthony Albanese said earlier on Friday that there would not be an election in 2023. Follow liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHousing bill squabble to bring back possibility of double dissolution electionParliament resumes next week after a five-week hiatus over winter, which means all the squabbles and fights we left in June are starting to whirl up again – chief among them housing. As Daniel Hurst reported this morning, Labor is going to bring b
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  • Artificial intelligence is powering politics – but it could also reboot democracy | Polly Curtis

    Artificial intelligence is powering politics – but it could also reboot democracy | Polly Curtis
    Generative AI can involve citizens directly in decision-making, but not while developers’ incentives are only financialThe YouTube clip I return to most often is David Bowie being interviewed by Jeremy Paxman on Newsnight in 1999. Bowie is talking about what the internet might do: “I don’t think we’ve even seen the tip of the iceberg. I think that the potential of what the internet is going to do to society, both good and bad, is unimaginable. I think we’re on the c
  • News live: PM says Australia-US relationship has ‘never been stronger’ as US defence secretary accuses China of ‘bullying’

    News live: PM says Australia-US relationship has ‘never been stronger’ as US defence secretary accuses China of ‘bullying’
    Anthony Albanese flags plans to visit US ‘shortly’. Follow liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHousing bill squabble to bring back possibility of double dissolution electionParliament resumes next week after a five-week hiatus over winter, which means all the squabbles and fights we left in June are starting to whirl up again – chief among them housing. As Daniel Hurst reported this morning, Labor is going to bring back its housing bill
  • Australia news live: ATO boss not seeking another term; education jobs cut as Victoria tightens purse strings

    Australia news live: ATO boss not seeking another term; education jobs cut as Victoria tightens purse strings
    Government spokesperson says no staff working at schools, regional or area offices would be impacted. Follow liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHousing bill squabble to bring back possibility of double dissolution electionParliament resumes next week after a five-week hiatus over winter, which means all the squabbles and fights we left in June are starting to whirl up again – chief among them housing. As Daniel Hurst reported this morning, Labor is
  • Australia news live: shoppers cut back spending; SA Liberals to oppose voice

    Australia news live: shoppers cut back spending; SA Liberals to oppose voice
    Opposition leader says while party supports constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians, it is unconvinced voice will deliver better outcomes. Follow liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHousing bill squabble to bring back possibility of double dissolution electionParliament resumes next week after a five-week hiatus over winter, which means all the squabbles and fights we left in June are starting to whirl up again – chief among them housin
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  • Australia news live: shoppers cut back spending; PM ‘not anticipating’ early election

    Australia news live: shoppers cut back spending; PM ‘not anticipating’ early election
    Anthony Albanese has announced the government will reintroduce the housing Australia future fund in parliament next week. Follow liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHousing bill squabble to bring back possibility of double dissolution electionParliament resumes next week after a five-week hiatus over winter, which means all the squabbles and fights we left in June are starting to whirl up again – chief among them housing. As Daniel Hurst reported th
  • Australia news live: PM ‘not anticipating’ early election; Clare knocks back private school funding reform suggestions

    Australia news live: PM ‘not anticipating’ early election; Clare knocks back private school funding reform suggestions
    Anthony Albanese has announced the government will reintroduce the housing Australia future fund in parliament next week. Follow liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHousing bill squabble to bring back possibility of double dissolution electionParliament resumes next week after a five-week hiatus over winter, which means all the squabbles and fights we left in June are starting to whirl up again – chief among them housing. As Daniel Hurst reported th
  • Australia news live: Victoria to ban gas in new homes; Albanese ‘not anticipating’ early election

    Australia news live: Victoria to ban gas in new homes; Albanese ‘not anticipating’ early election
    From 1 January 2024, planning permits for new homes and residential subdivisions will only connect to all electric networks, state government says. Follow liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHousing bill squabble to bring back possibility of double dissolution electionParliament resumes next week after a five-week hiatus over winter, which means all the squabbles and fights we left in June are starting to whirl up again – chief among them housing. A
  • Australia news live: Liberals accuse Albanese of ‘threatening’ early election over housing bill

    Australia news live: Liberals accuse Albanese of ‘threatening’ early election over housing bill
    Prime minister will announce reintroduction of proposals on visit to Brisbane today, and will host US secretary of state Anthony Blinken for talks. Follow liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHousing bill squabble to bring back possibility of double dissolution electionParliament resumes next week after a five-week hiatus over winter, which means all the squabbles and fights we left in June are starting to whirl up again – chief among them housing. A