Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

AI

Australia news live: NSW schools may ban take-home tests over AI concerns; minister calls urgent meeting over airport chaos

Intervention follows days of delays and a near-miss between two planes on the Sydney aiport tarmac. Follow today’s news live Butler confident about ‘constructive discussions’ on gambling during upcoming session of parliament Mark Butler said evidence given before a parliamentary inquiry on gambling was shocking and the government remains set on getting legislation through parliament when it…

Australia news live: NSW schools may ban take-home tests over AI concerns; minister calls urgent meeting over airport chaos

Australia's New South Wales schools may soon ban take-home tests due to concerns over artificial intelligence, following a series of transport disruptions at Sydney Airport. Minister Mark Butler convened an urgent meeting to address the airport chaos, which arose from days of delays and a near-miss between two planes on the tarmac.

Butler expressed confidence that constructive discussions would take place during the upcoming parliament session regarding gambling legislation. He stated that the government remains determined to pass the legislation when parliament reconvenes. Butler emphasized that the proposed reforms are unprecedented in the federal parliament's history and are of significant importance.

Written by urgent.news from The Guardian Australia's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Also reported by 1 other outlet

Read the original at theguardian.com →

More in AI

AI to change education in Japan, reshape needed skills: Team Mirai leader

TOKYO -- The rapid evolution of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to fundamentally change the meaning of learning in Japan. In an inte

  • AI will transform Japanese education by altering needed skills.
  • Memorization less important as AI handles intellectual tasks.
  • Creativity, communication, goal-setting vital for future success.

More from Sunday 9 August →