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EU Passes Landmark AI Liability Framework
The European Parliament approved rules making AI developers liable for harm, setting a global precedent for accountability.
The framework introduces strict liability for high-risk AI systems. Companies have 18 months to comply…
OpenAI Releases GPT-5 With Native Reasoning Capabilities
OpenAI launched GPT-5 overnight, featuring built-in chain-of-thought reasoning that outperforms specialised models on STEM benchmarks by 23%.
The model introduces a new architecture that merges fast inference with deep reasoning, eliminating the need for separate "thinking" modes. Early benchmarks show…
Canva Acquires UK Design Platform for $2.1B
Sydney-based Canva expands its enterprise play with its largest acquisition yet, signalling a push into regulated industries.
The acquisition gives Canva access to 14,000 enterprise clients in the UK financial sector. The deal is expected to close in Q3…
ASX 200 Hits Record High as RBA Holds Rates Steady
The Reserve Bank held the cash rate at 3.85%, with markets rallying on dovish forward guidance suggesting cuts by September.
Mining stocks led the charge with BHP up 4.2% and RIO gaining 3.8%. Bond yields fell 12 basis points to 3.91%…
CRISPR Breakthrough Enables Single-Shot Gene Therapy
Researchers at MIT demonstrated a one-time injectable gene therapy that corrected sickle cell disease in 94% of trial participants.
The therapy uses lipid nanoparticles to deliver CRISPR-Cas9 directly to bone marrow stem cells…
WHO Updates Global Guidelines on Ultra-Processed Foods
New WHO guidelines recommend nations cap UPF consumption at 20% of daily calories, citing links to 32 chronic conditions.
The guidelines are based on a meta-analysis of 45 studies spanning 12 countries. The WHO recommends front-of-package warning labels…
Global Carbon Capture Capacity Doubles in 12 Months
Direct air capture facilities now remove 40M tonnes of CO₂ annually, driven by breakthroughs in solid sorbent technology.
The largest new facility in Iceland can capture 500,000 tonnes per year at $94/tonne, down from $600/tonne three years ago…
Oscars 2026: Full List of Winners Revealed
The Academy Awards delivered several surprises as first-time nominees swept the major categories in a ceremony watched by 40M globally.
Best Picture went to an independent production for the first time in a decade. Best Director saw a record three female nominees…
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