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In the event of robot apocalypse, just wait for a system crash

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imageRobots! Making easy tasks look difficult.DARPA

Do you find yourself worried by the implications of Humans, Channel 4’s new drama about the exploits of near-human intelligent robots? Have you ever fretted over the apocalyptic warnings of Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk about the threat of superintelligent artificial intelligence? Have your...

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Politicians put forward their worst sides

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imageRecent attacks by Peter Dutton on Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young have gone well beyond legitimate tough criticism – they've been abusive.AAP/Dave Hunt

In the latest Essential poll, just 11% have some or a lot of trust in politicians and 49% have no trust. Not a surprising result perhaps. What is surprising is that politicians don’t...

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Deal to pass tougher assets test includes more scrutiny of retirement income

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imageGreens leader Richard Di Natale made a deal with the government to allow changes to the pension.AAP/Mick Tsikas

The government has struck a deal with the Greens to pass tougher eligibility arrangements for the pension, in a move that will save A$2.4 billion over the forward estimates.

To secure the agreement, the government has extended the period...

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