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Social Media Surpasses Traditional News Sources in Australia

TV remains top news source, but more Aussies turn to social media for news, with TikTok and Instagram gaining popularity among youth, says 2025 Digital News Report from University of Canberra. 1 in 20 now ask AI chatbots for headlines, showing changing news consumption habits.

Hallucinating Humphrey's Haunt Whitehall

UK government's AI tool Humphrey raises concerns about reliance on big tech, while creative industries fear AI abuse. Absurd management euphemisms may still be better deciphered by human brains than AI.

Decoding Bias in Language Models

MIT researchers discovered the position bias in large language models, affecting information retrieval. Their framework could lead to more reliable AI systems, like chatbots and medical assistants.

Mastering Matrix Inversion with Python

Dozens of algorithms exist for computing a matrix inverse, including the Newton iteration technique. Newton iteration is simple yet effective, slowly converging to the inverse matrix using a carefully selected starting matrix.

Revolutionize Business Logic with Amazon Bedrock Agents

Amazon Bedrock Agents streamline agent creation and enhance return of control capabilities, simplifying complex interactions in distributed systems. By leveraging AWS Lambda and Step Functions, developers can focus on building scalable applications without infrastructure concerns, enabling personalized investment portfolio solutions and tailored recommendations aligned with user goals.

Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI at Apollo Tyres

Apollo Tyres partners with Amazon Web Services for a digital transformation journey, using generative AI to optimize manufacturing processes. The solution, Manufacturing Reasoner, automates tasks, connects to IoT, and enables data-driven decision-making for operational efficiency.

AI: A Lifeline for UK Economy?

Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly adopted across various sectors, from healthcare to education, but concerns arise over the tendency of large language models to generate inaccurate information. Critics question the true value of this technology for the UK economy due to the persistent flaw of LLMs making things up.

BT CEO warns of job cuts due to AI

BT's CEO Allison Kirkby foresees further job cuts with the help of AI, aiming to streamline the company. BT plans to shed up to 55,000 workers to become a leaner business by the end of the decade.

Fears Rise Over UK's Humphrey AI Rollout

Government's AI tool, Humphrey, uses models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, sparking concerns over reliance on big tech in public sector reform. All officials in England and Wales to be trained in AI toolkit as part of civil service efficiency push.