The Download: diversifying AI voices, and a science-fiction glimpse into the future
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Why the term “women of childbearing age” is problematic
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Digital avatars to reshape shopping in the metaverse
Within the next decade, Australia's retail sector could see a major overhaul, with companies taking…
A new generation of AI-enabled tools for accessible, personalized media experiences
Scientists from the University of Surrey are teaching artificial intelligence models to re-light different body…
Custom-colored modules increase acceptance of photovoltaics on buildings, study finds
The Institute of Psychology at the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar…
Australia has backed away from plans to introduce local quotas on streaming platforms again
The federal government has quietly shelved plans to introduce local requirements for Australian screen content…
The Download: understanding AI, and what to expect from the UN’s climate conference
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How this grassroots effort could make AI voices more diverse
We are on the cusp of a voice AI boom, with tech companies such as…
The Download: the lab fighting exploitative AI, and plant engineering
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Everyday routines as the key to logging in to smart homes
Smart homes are intended to make life easier, but logging into individual devices is often…