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How a dwindling helium supply is impacting public land managementAuthor Michelle Prak is known for her tense outback thriller but software delivered the ultimate plot twist when AI showed up in her latest manuscript and refused to go away. or signup to continue reading The South Australian writer says Microsoft's artificially intelligent assistant Copilot swept into her workspace uninvited after a software update and, despite her best efforts, she cannot evict it. "It's a bit of an insult and really maddening that they want to offer their help every time I press enter," she said. "The sanctity of the blank page is gone." But Microsoft is not the only tech firm adding AI to its platform. Social network X recently changed its terms of service to allow tweets, photos and videos to train its AI model Grok, and Meta confirmed it is scraping data from its Australian Facebook and Instagram users. Artificial intelligence experts say these firms owe it to users to provide more clarity about their AI features and should make them optional. If companies fail to do so, they warn, laws and lawsuits will likely have the final say. Ms Prak, whose novel The Rush was published earlier this year, says seeing an AI assistant appear in her Microsoft word-processing software was a "really nasty, rude surprise". Avoiding the use of AI tools is important for authors, she says, to avoid questions about copyright, creativity and authenticity. "I really want all my work to be pure – I don't want anything to do with AI," she said. "If I submit my work to a publisher or a literary magazine, will it trip up their AI detectors? I do not like it there." But completely removing the AI feature has proven impossible, Ms Prak says. Users can opt out of allowing Microsoft Word to use their data for AI training in its privacy menu but cannot completely remove Copilot from Microsoft Word software. A spokeswoman for Microsoft Australia says existing subscribers may be able to disable the AI tool by removing updates but new subscribers will not be given that choice. The dogmatic approach to AI is concerning, RMIT information sciences professor Lisa Given says, as many people will not research new software features or read terms and conditions to find out how their data is being used. Tech firms offering AI and using customers' information need to be transparent about their intentions, she says, and give users the opportunity to activate services rather than switching them on by default. "I have concerns about people having to opt out because that requires time, knowledge and education," she says. "When you have something that's opt-in, it's a much more deliberate choice." Introducing and activating AI features without consultation can also lead to dangerous outcomes for organisations, she says, which could find their sensitive data is being shared incorrectly. Mandatory AI guardrails currently being drafted in Australia should consider opt-in provisions, she says, as data-hungry companies were unlikely to offer them. "AI is not only ahead of regulation and the lawmakers but it's also ahead of everyday workers trying to make choices," she said. "The onus is often left on us but it's a constantly moving landscape." Rules around high-risk AI use cases are currently being considered by the federal government after wrapped in October. But protecting Australians from unintended AI consequences could also involve reforming privacy laws, UNSW AI Institute chief scientist Toby Walsh says. Meta is harvesting data from Facebook and Instagram users to train its AI model Llama, for example, but will not let Australians opt out of the act like it does for users in the European Union. "There are various privacies that we don't have that they have in Europe because they have better data protection," Prof Walsh says. "Sadly, we haven't updated our privacy laws as quickly as they have in Europe and elsewhere." AI companies have been keen to push copyright boundaries, he says, as they need huge amounts of information to train their large-language models. While more are signing licensing agreements with publishers for access to work, such as a three-year deal struck with HarperCollins over non-fiction books last week, Prof Walsh says it may ultimately take lawsuits to change the industry's approach to copyright material. A contentious court battle between the New York Times and OpenAI, for example, is being fought over whether the firm scraped stories from behind its paywall to train AI without its permission. "There's a number of lawsuits in place and class action suits that will decide what's to happen but it's critical that we work out where our values are and that we appreciate the contributions of authors, musicians, painters and all the other people that add to our society," Prof Walsh said. 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Caprock Group LLC Makes New $297,000 Investment in Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC)What's New Kunle Afolayan reunites with brother, Aremu at mother’s wake By Musa Adekunle 23 November 2024 | 8:05 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share on Telegram Famous Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan and his younger brother, Aremu, have set aside their long-standing differences, bringing an end to their publicised family feud. The duo, both sons of the late legendary filmmaker and theatre icon, Ade Love, had been at loggerheads for years over personal disagreements. The Afolayan family includes Kunle’s other siblings—Moji, Gabriel,... Kunle Afolayan and his brother Aremu Famous Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolaya n and his younger brother, Aremu, have set aside their long-standing differences, bringing an end to their publicised family feud. The duo, both sons of the late legendary filmmaker and theatre icon, Ade Love, had been at loggerheads for years over personal disagreements. The Afolayan family includes Kunle’s other siblings—Moji, Gabriel, and Anu Afolayan—each a part of the renowned artistic lineage. READ ALSO: Ace Nollywood director, Kunle Afolayan loses his mum at 81 The rift between Kunle, who founded the KAP Film & Television Academy, and Aremu gained widespread attention in 2018. Their fallout escalated when Kunle, in an interview with a national daily on April 22, called Aremu “stupid” for alleging their famous father lived in poverty. Aremu, in a preceding interview on April 14, had shared his “grass-to-grace” journey, describing his tough childhood and claiming he was born poor. His striking resemblance to Kunle caused confusion, with many mistaking Aremu’s claims for Kunle’s, leading to an onslaught of calls and reactions directed at Kunle. Social media clashes Over the years, Aremu aired grievances against his brother and other family members on social media. His most notable outburst was a profanity-laden Instagram video in March 2023, where he criticised the family for not buying him a car. However, the video was later deleted. Reconciliation at their mother’s wake However, the tide changed on Friday, during the wake-keep ceremony for their mother in Oyo State. Mama Afolayan, who passed on November 2 at the age of 81, unknowingly became the catalyst for peace. Speaking at the emotional event, 50-year-old Kunle reflected on their relationship, stating, “I am not Aremu’s brother; I am his father,” pointing out the ten-year age gap between them. Similarly, Aremu apologised to Kunle; “My greatest joy today is that my mother made us talk. She didn’t stop praying because I was the black sheep in the family. I disagree with my brother Kunle; he has no excuses because they said we resemble each other.” “I’m sorry for putting brother Kunle through the Instagram backlash. It’s because I love you.” Aremu’s journey in the spotlight Beyond his family ties, Aremu is an actor and producer known for his roles in Nollywood classics. His resemblance to Kunle often draws comparisons, though both have charted distinct paths in their careers. With this reconciliation, fans and industry watchers hope the family bond remains strong, paving the way for collaborations that honour their father’s legacy.

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Daniel Chapo says he will be ‘president of all’, calls for ‘non-violence’ after week of protests against vote-rigging. Mozambique’s president-elect has called for “non-violence” and “unity” after widespread rioting this week sparked by his governing party’s contested election win. Daniel Chapo, of the long-governing Frelimo party, said on Friday that he “regretted” the violence, and promised that after his inauguration in mid-January, he would be “the president of all” in the Southern African country, despite opposition claims of widespread vote-rigging. Chapo’s disputed win in October’s election – which was confirmed by Mozambique’s top court on Monday – prompted a week of unrest, following months of protests. It has also resulted in thousands of Mozambican citizens fleeing to neighbouring Malawi. During four days of protests called by opposition leader Venancio Mondlane this week, streets were blocked, and some shops and businesses were looted. Amid the chaos, thousands of inmates also broke free from a prison in Maputo. Some 134 people were killed in the week of unrest, according to local NGO Plataforma Decide, taking the overall death toll since the elections to at least 261. Chapo said in his first public statement since the court decision that the worst affected cities were the capital Maputo, neighbouring Matola, the central city of Beira and Nampula in the north. “These acts only contribute to the decline of the country and the increase in the number of Mozambicans who are heading towards unemployment and poverty,” he said, adding that several police officers died during the clashes. Frelimo has governed Mozambique since the end of the war against Portuguese colonial rule in 1975. However, the opposition under Mondlane, which has strong support among Mozambique’s youth population, claimed the October 9 election was rigged. International observers also pointed to electoral irregularities in the disputed poll, which the Constitutional Council said Chapo won with about 65 percent of the vote. Fleeing to Malawi Amid the post-electoral tensions, more than 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, Malawian authorities said. A senior Malawian official said that as of Wednesday, 2,182 Mozambican households fleeing the violence had crossed into Malawi’s Nsanje district, which borders Mozambique. “The situation remains dire as these individuals urgently require humanitarian assistance,” Nsanje district commissioner Dominic Mwandira said in a letter to the country’s commissioner for refugees seen by the Reuters news agency. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reporting from Maputo said regional leaders in Africa say they are ready to assist Mozambique resolve its political crisis. “Countries in the region need Mozambique because they rely on Mozambique’s ports. For example, the fuel that goes to Zimbabwe comes through Mozambique,” she said. “[Regional countries are] urging leaders in Mozambique to have a dialogue ... and resolve the unrest and the political impasse in the country.”However, recent incidents have tarnished the reputation of the 707 Special Forces unit. From failed operations to embarrassing blunders, the once-flawless elite forces have become the subject of jokes and ridicule in the public eye. Videos and memes mocking their missteps have gone viral, painting a picture of incompetence and ineptitude that stands in stark contrast to their past legacy.

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