The debate on how to combat social media misinformation is as relevant as ever. In recent years, we’ve …
Troy Oakes
Troy Oakes
Troy was born and raised in Australia and has always wanted to know why and how things work, which led him to his love for science. He is a professional photographer and enjoys taking pictures of Australia's beautiful landscapes. He is also a professional storm chaser where he currently lives in Hervey Bay, Australia.
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Technology
Can You Spot the AI Impostors? AI-Generated Faces Can Look More Real Than Actual Humans
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDoes ChatGPT ever give you the eerie sense you’re interacting with another human being? What about AI-generated faces? …
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Technology
Does Screen Use Impact Your Thinking Skills? Our Analysis Suggests It Could
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesScreens have become seamlessly integrated into our daily lives as indispensable tools for work, education, and leisure. But …
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Archaeology
Giant Eagles and Scavenging Vultures Shared the Skies of Ancient Australia
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesToday, Australia is home to 17 species of hawks and eagles. But the fossil record shows some other, …
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Technology
Grok Is Elon Musk’s New Sassy, Foul-Mouthed AI. But Who Exactly Is It Made For?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOn November 4, X owner Elon Musk unveiled his new AI chatbot Grok: a sarcastic ChatGPT alternative supposedly …
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Technology
What Is LockBit, the Cybercrime Gang Hacking Some of the World’s Largest Organizations?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhile ransomware incidents have been occurring for more than 30 years, only in the last decade has the …
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Technology
Who Will Write the Rules for AI? How Nations Are Racing to Regulate Artificial Intelligence
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesArtificial intelligence (AI) is a label that can cover a huge range of activities related to machines undertaking …
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Environment
We Need a Global Treaty to Solve Plastic Pollution – Acid Rain and Ozone Depletion Show Us Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAfter years of discussion, international negotiations on a global plastics treaty resume this week in Nairobi, Kenya, at …
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Technology
Researchers Warn We Could Run Out of Data to Train AI by 2026. What Then?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs artificial intelligence (AI) reaches the peak of its popularity, researchers have warned the industry might be running …
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Technology
Do You Trust AI to Write the News? It Already Is, but Not Without Issues
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBusinesses are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate media content, including news, to engage their customers. Now, …