Unis and schools are moving away from AI-detection software. They should stop using it altogether
The Conversation Australiaby Mark A. Bassett, Associate Professor and Director, Academic Quality, Standards, and Integrity, Charles Sturt University·18d ago
Since artificial intelligence (AI) software ChatGPT was released in 2022, teachers have been looking for ways to tell when AI has been used to generate text in assessments.
The UN is facing a crisis of trust and possible bankruptcy. Its new leader will have an enormous challenge
The Conversation Australiaby Erika Feller, Professorial Fellow, School of Government, The University of Melbourne·18d ago
The United Nations is deep into the process of looking for its next Secretary General as Portugal’s Antonio Guterres steps down in December after a decade.
Housing stress is on the rise: 7 essential charts from this year’s HILDA survey
The Conversation Australiaby Kyle Peyton, Senior research fellow, The University of Melbourne·18d ago
Every year, one of Australia’s biggest longitudinal surveys provides a range of insights on how the nation is changing.
Many Australians are overqualified for their jobs – which comes at a price, new data shows
The Conversation Australiaby Inga Lass, Senior research fellow, The University of Melbourne·18d ago
Close to half of Australians believe they have more education than their job requires, a dynamic that is associated with lower job and life satisfaction.
Where should NZ stand on global AI risk? 3 principles to guide a stronger strategy
The Conversation Australiaby Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato·18d ago
If some current warnings are to be believed, artificial intelligence may be the human invention that outwits its creators. Understandably, there are now global calls to regulate the technology.
Danielle Wood’s blunt message to politicians: don’t undermine public trust by attacking institutions
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·19d ago
Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood has bluntly warned governments not to undermine public trust by “playing politics with our institutions”.
As Australia’s rock ‘n’ roll outlaw, Angry Anderson embodied the appeal and limitations of Oz Rock
The Conversation Australiaby Charlotte Markowitsch, PhD Candidate in Popular Music Studies, RMIT University·19d ago
“I’m not a nice boy and I never was,” Angry Anderson sang on Rose Tattoo’s 1978 debut album. It was an effective mission statement for one of Australian rock’s most recognisable vocalists.
What we learnt on the first day of Victoria’s Big Build royal commission
The Conversation Australiaby William Partlett, Associate Professor of Public Law, The University of Melbourne·19d ago
Victoria’s Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects met for the first time in public today.
Trump has banned more media and started his own TV channel. In the process, he risks further eroding American democracy
The Conversation Australiaby Matthew Ricketson, Professor of Communication, Deakin University·19d ago
Amid the tumult over US President Donald Trump’s latest assault on press freedom, it’s easy to lose sight of what exactly journalism is and why, when done well, it carries real weight.
The Elevator is a smart commentary on corporate culture and a thrilling piece of theatre
The Conversation Australiaby Charlotte Farrell, Lecturer, Theatre and Performance Studies, UNSW·19d ago
How would you feel about being stuck in an elevator with your boss? In Eloise Snape’s new play The Elevator, premiering at Sydney’s Ensemble theatre, the boss is Margot (Leanna Walsman), CEO of...
View from The Hill: behind the cheesy smiles, Albanese and Trump couldn’t be further apart on AI and social media controls
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·19d ago
Anthony Albanese was quick to put up a cheesy selfie with Donald Trump when the two rubbed shoulders at the president’s reception for those visiting the United Nations for leaders’ week.
Why do politicians often want to change the school curriculum? What happens when you do?
The Conversation Australiaby Emily Ross, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, The University of Queensland·19d ago
Both sides of politics are saying the Australian school curriculum needs to change. The Coalition has proposed changes it says would strengthen the teaching of Western values and Australia’s civic...
Coyote vs. Acme follows a 100-year-old tradition of placing animated characters in our ‘real’ world
The Conversation Australiaby Ruth Richards, Lecturer (Media), RMIT University·19d ago
The latest Looney Tunes feature film, Coyote vs. Acme, sees Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme corporation after years of having his various plots and schemes to catch the Road Runner foiled thanks to...
Western Australia is experiencing a child safety crisis. Here’s what would help
The Conversation Australiaby Renna Gayde, Research Assistant, Australian Centre for Child Protection, Adelaide University·19d ago
One of Australia’s most resource-rich regions, South Hedland in Western Australia, sits alongside a mining industry generating enormous wealth.
Worried about your car being hacked? You should be – no matter where it was made
The Conversation Australiaby Dennis B. Desmond, Lecturer, Cyberintelligence and Cybercrime Investigations, University of the Sunshine Coast·19d ago
Earlier this week, the ABC reported a cybersecurity expert hacking a BYD Shark 6 hybrid ute. The expert gained control of the Chinese-made vehicle’s locks, headlights, and audio and video, saying...
We asked people with dementia about voluntary assisted dying. Here’s what they said
The Conversation Australiaby Adrienne Matthys, Casual Academic (Gerontology and Human Services) and Research Assistant, Charles Sturt University·19d ago
What do Australians with dementia think about voluntary assisted dying? Until recently, no researchers had thought to ask. Our two small studies change that.
WA Police’s facial recognition trial delivered strong results. But was it an ethical success?
The Conversation Australiaby Adam Andreotta, Lecturer, School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University·19d ago
The results of Australia’s first live facial recognition trial have been released. Since June 2026, the Western Australian Police Force has been trialling the technology across metropolitan and...
Rape myths shape how we respond to sexual violence. What are they and what impact do they have?
The Conversation Australiaby Jane Gilmore, PhD candidate, Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Hub, Monash University·19d ago
NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced significant changes to the way sexual assault trials are conducted, including moving to curb “rape myth questions”.
In a culture obsessed with staying young, we ignore the many benefits of ageing
The Conversation Australiaby Olivia Maurice, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Western Sydney University; University of Sydney·19d ago
Every morning, millions of people wake up hoping to look, think and feel younger than they did yesterday.
Fit, thin, curvy and toned: the contradictory body ideals young NZ women face online
The Conversation Australiaby Holly Thorpe, Professor in Sociology of Sport and Gender, University of Waikato·19d ago
For countless people, social media has become a go-to source of advice on how to look, eat and exercise.
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