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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

When make yourself at home doesn’t work for tourist towns

Short-term rentals have changed the way we holiday. While there are some benefits, it’s not all good.

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Southeast Asia’s three-nation partnership to fight cyber threats

Cyber threats surges in Southeast Asia. Can Australia, Malaysia and Singapore forge a trilateral digital security shield at a key summit?

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Surviving the pitfalls of gig work

App-based rideshare and delivery work is exploding across southeast Asia and offers plenty of flexibility but has numerous downsides.

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The technology behind deep sea mining

On the ocean floor, robots will gather the rocks and suction pipes and hydraulic lifts will transport these to a surface vessel.

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Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining

Deep sea mining is about to get the green light and companies itching to exploit it have a head start on authorities.

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Platforms and power

360info investigates how today’s platforms are driving inequality and how both regulation and new technologies might shape the future web, for better or worse.

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EU policy aims for Big Tech ‘gatekeepers’

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act is a bold, innovative attempt to do what no power has successfully done: mitigate the power of tech giants.

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Crowdwork pitfalls may need a (block)chain reaction

The gig economy offers workers flexibility – but inadequate labour protections. Blockchain may be the solution.

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The metaverse is coming but we still don’t trust AI

Many people believe that technology is neutral or unbiased, but the reality is more complex, especially in an immersive environment.

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Spotify’s data grab moves listeners to the music

The power of platforms to suggest content we may like is a boon for convenience, but secrecy around data collection raises troubling questions.

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How tech rebooted economics and platforms broke the invisible hand

Growing evidence and new research explain the evolution of economic diversity and the need to rethink monopolies in the age of technology.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

When make yourself at home doesn’t work for tourist towns

Southeast Asia’s three-nation partnership to fight cyber threats

Surviving the pitfalls of gig work

The technology behind deep sea mining

Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining

Platforms and power

EU policy aims for Big Tech ‘gatekeepers’

Crowdwork pitfalls may need a (block)chain reaction

The metaverse is coming but we still don’t trust AI

Spotify’s data grab moves listeners to the music

How tech rebooted economics and platforms broke the invisible hand

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