MYSTERIOUS: 7 | Mind Blowing Facts

From politics to porn: will 2024 be the year in which deepfake fears finally become real?

Generative AI risks further erosion of public discourse, undermines political accountability and contributes to ‘information rot’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2024

When it comes to political advertising, is AI ever OK?

The Liberal National Party Queensland (LNP) has recently taken a bold step in its political strategy by employing artificial intelligence (AI) to shape public perception of the current premier, Steven Miles. This move has not only highlighted the innovative potential of AI in political campaigning but also sparked significant debate…

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2024

Both Parties Are Under Fire For Using Weird AI Videos To Attack Their Opposition

AI deepfakes of politicians are being used by political parties in bizarre attack ads on Tiktok featuring Steven Miles and Peter Dutton.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 24, 2024

LNP hopes clock ticking on Labor in Qld vote countdown

Queensland's opposition is trying to call time on the long-serving Labor government while the treasurer questions how their rivals will fund election promises.

AAP · Jul 18, 2024

Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold

No further meetings will proceed between the construction union and Queensland's Labor government while serious allegations develop interstate.

AAP · Jul 16, 2024

Should cuddling koalas be legal? Here’s why there’s a push to ban it in Queensland

Scores of famous faces have been snapped holding koalas in Australia over the years but the practice is falling out of favour

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2024

Vow to fix issues as report faults power firm for blast

Queensland's government vows to fix issues that contributed to a power plant explosion after a draft report identified failings by its state-owned operator.

AAP · Jun 26, 2024

'Catastrophic' power plant explosion avoidable: report

An explosion at a Queensland coal-fired power plant could have been avoided if safety measures were implemented at the station, a draft independent report says.

AAP · Jun 25, 2024

Premier pushes back on city transport underfunding

Australia's largest local government says public transport funding in Brisbane is waning as negotiations continue on an ongoing deal.

AAP · Jun 23, 2024

Cape York areas make World Heritage tentative list

Parts of Queensland's Cape York Peninsula have been nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list, a move described as a "monumental" step.

AAP · Jun 20, 2024