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Digital inclusion for Indigenous communities is important. It’s so important, in fact, that the government has made it one of the targets under the Closing The Gap plan. The goal is: by 2026, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have equal levels of digital inclusion. Digital exclusion is the continuing unequal access and capacity to use digital technology that is essential to participate fully in society. It severely stifles Indigenous creativity. It restricts access to essential tools, skills and platforms that are crucial for digital expression and innovation. For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, this exclu...... Read Full article on HadNews

In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards the legalization and acceptance of hemp products, particularly in the United States. However, despite the positive strides made in the industry, there is still a significant pushback from the government, particularly in states like California and North Carolina. California recently made headlines by banning intoxicating hemp products, a move that has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the future of the hemp industry in the state. Additionally, the DEA has been conducting raids in North Carolina, further exacerbating tensions and uncertainty surrounding the industry. The...... Read Full article on HadNews

The Western Australian government subsidised two exclusive 2023 concerts by Coldplay to the tune of A$8 million, Guardian Australia reported last week. The November performances at Perth’s Optus Stadium were described by the government as a “major tourism coup” for WA. The state’s “return on investment” will no doubt be reported by one of the big four accountancy firms, inevitably citing ticket purchases, overnight stays and hospitality spend. Whether one believes these reports or not, these metrics do not measure the true cost-benefits of large scale cultural initiatives. The return on government investments in arts and events s...... Read Full article on HadNews

In a world where secrets are meant to be kept, former CIA operative Brittany Butler Jennings shares her experiences on dating while keeping her job as a spy under wraps. Working for the Central Intelligence Agency for nine years, Jennings understood the importance of vetting her love interests before disclosing her top-secret job title to avoid raising any suspicion. Living in Charleston, South Carolina, Jennings found it relatively easy to keep her work hidden during the initial stages of dating. She would simply mention that she was a government consultant, only revealing the specifics if absolutely necessary. Jennings described her job as...... Read Full article on HadNews

The same day that President Joe Biden signed a new federal law designed to ban the popular social media platform TikTok from use in the United States, TikToK CEO Shou Zi Chew took to the platform with words of defiance. “Rest assured, we aren’t going anywhere,” he declared. “The facts and the Constitution are on our side.” It was a clear signal that TikTok and its allies would not be going down without a legal fight. The dimensions of that fight are now coming into focus. On May 7, TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, filed suit against the Biden administration in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, argui...... Read Full article on HadNews

Politics can be a heated and intense arena, but sometimes things can get physical. In this video, WatchMojo takes a look at 10 Politician FIGHTS Caught On Camera. From mass brawls in the Turkish Parliament to scuffles in Ukraine, we see politicians resort to violence to resolve their differences. The video also highlights Japan’s Parliament Brawls Over Pacifism, showcasing just how far these arguments can go. Which of these political fights stunned you the most? Let us know in the comments below. Don’t forget to check out more great politics videos and become a channel member for special perks. Subscribe for more exciting content and visit th...... Read Full article on HadNews

Meta’s decision to lower the minimum age to use its WhatsApp messaging service is drawing fire from children’s advocates in the UK and EU. The move lowers ages from 16 to 13 in both territories; it went into effect as of April 11. Leading the charge on pushback against Meta, which is also the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is UK-based Smartphone Free Childhood. “WhatsApp are putting shareholder profits first and children’s safety second,” Daisy Greenwell, the group’s co-founder, said in a statement. Government officials also weighed in. Vicky Ford, a Conservative member of Parliament, told Sky News the age-limit reduction was “highl...... Read Full article on HadNews

A new nationally representative survey has revealed Australians are deeply concerned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). They want the government to take stronger action to ensure its safe development and use. We conducted the survey in early 2024 and found 80% of Australians believe preventing catastrophic risks from advanced AI systems should be a global priority on par with pandemics and nuclear war. As AI systems become more capable, decisions about how we develop, deploy and use AI are now critical. The promise of powerful technology may tempt companies – and countries – to race ahead without heeding the risks. Our f...... Read Full article on HadNews

During the long, solitary days of lockdown, I found solace in raising houseplants. Suddenly stuck at home, I had more time to perfect the watering routine of a fussy Swiss cheese plant, and lovingly train our devil’s ivy to delicately frame the bookcases. But I started noticing that these plants, sourced online, often arrived in the post with a passport. Most had travelled from all over Europe, with one common tagline: contains peat. As a peatland scientist, these labels instantly filled me with horror. Hidden Peat, a new campaign launched by The Wildlife Trusts, is now highlighting the presence of peat in all sorts of consumer produ...... Read Full article on HadNews

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned artificial intelligence (AI) will increase the threat of ransomware globally over the next two years. In a report titled The near-term impact of AI on the cyber threat assessment, organizations and individuals have been encouraged to recognize the situation and take preventative measures. NCSC – part of GCHQ (similar to America’s NSA), the United Kingdom’s intelligence, security, and cybersecurity agency – takes the position that AI will almost certainly contribute directly to the increase in quantity and impact of cyber attacks moving forward. The study found cyber criminals an...... Read Full article on HadNews

The Australian government will pursue stronger regulation for artificial intelligence (AI) systems in response to public concern over emerging technologies like ChatGPT. The country’s Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic released the government’s interim response to a consultation on AI safety and responsibility on Wednesday (Jan.17). Adopting AI could boost Australia’s GDP by up to $600 billion annually analysts have predicted, but surveys show only one-third of Aussies believe adequate safeguards currently exist. The prosperous nation is one of the most nervous in the world about the rollout of artificial intelligence. Results of t...... Read Full article on HadNews