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If you've ever received an aggressive response from ChatGPT, you may be the one to blame.
Pick & Scroll News
March 12, 2025
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Good morning. If you've ever received an aggressive response from ChatGPT, you may be the one to blame.
New research has found that ChatGPT gets ‘anxiety’ from violent user inputs. Disturbing information can elicit moodiness toward users and be more likely to give responses that reflect racist or sexist biases.
In a sentence that wouldn't have been believable not long ago, the research showed that ChatGPT responded to mindfulness strategies by being provided with calming imagery and meditations.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Insurers put on notice as 10,000 claims rush in
Nearly 10,000 insurance claims have been lodged after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred devastated QLD and NSW. LINK
Australian retirees need $73,077 annually as couples or $51,805 as singles for comfortable living as costs rise 1.3% in 2024. LINK
The Australian sharemarket closed a horror session with nearly $23B wiped off its value, hitting a 7-month low amid US recession fears. LINK
Australian households face a potential 5% increase in power bills this year due to high wholesale prices. LINK
Structuring parental home-buying assistance as loans rather than gifts will protect contributions. LINK
Australia's student accommodation supply has increased by 19% in 6 months despite plans to reduce student numbers. LINK
Construction costs are rising due to persistent inflation and a weak Australian dollar whilst material prices stabilise. LINK
Australian deep tech startups have increased in number whilst struggling to scale due to limited venture capital support. LINK
GLOBAL NEWS
Coffee theft surges in the US as prices for beans soar
Theft of truck loads of green coffee beans is surging in the US, the world's largest importer of the commodity, as prices for the beans increased to all-time highs in the last year. LINK
The risk of a "Trumpcession" is rising according to economists as a chaotic approach to tariffs continues to rattle global investors and markets. LINK
Companies are increasingly taking public stances on divisive social issues in today's social media-driven world. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
PwC shifts focus beyond profit after tax scandal
PwC Australia has implemented new partner performance metrics incorporating cultural and ethical standards following its tax leaks scandal. LINK
Qantas faces an 18-month recovery period to improve service after years of underinvestment under former CEO Alan Joyce. LINK
KPMG to merge dozens of partnerships in overhaul of global structure. LINK
Lego reported strong sales growth for 2024 as more shoppers snapped up its colourful plastic brick construction sets. LINK
Sydney Beer Co has entered administration amid brewing industry challenges. LINK
Elon Musk has attributed X platform outages to a cyberattack without providing evidence. LINK
News Corp Australia has launched NewsGPT, an internal AI tool integrating ChatGPT to enhance newsroom productivity. LINK
AMP secured $20M in funding and acquired Shopify app Back In Stock. LINK
Apple is launching a major software update for iPhone, iPad and Mac devices to modernise the interface for new users. LINK
Disney is expanding ESPN's Australian presence by adding major sports content to Disney+ whilst considering further local sports investments. LINK
The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute is utilising AI technology with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to enhance cancer research. LINK
Blackbird is expanding its Foundry program to improve Australia's commercialisation of academic research. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
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TRIVIA
In 1913, Canberra was officially named Australia's capital city after years of debate. We go into capital city trivia today. We'll give you the country and you have to provide the capital:
New Zealand
Sweden
Philippines
Fiji
Syria
Kenya
Answers below
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ANSWERS
1. Wellington
2. Stockholm
3. Manila
4. Suva
5. Damascus
6. Nairobi
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