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PM edition, Thursday, October 31, 2019

'Crosses a moral boundary': Chief Scientist warns about risks of artificial intelligence

The nation's chief scientist has urged software developers on the cusp of artificial intelligence breakthroughs not to lose their "moral compass" amid fears humans will be treated as data points by our largest companies.

Top stories

Canberra bikie boss booted from Australia

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has dropped his boot into a Canberra bikie getting kicked out of the country.

Qantas urged to ground all of its 737s

Qantas' engineers union has called on the airline to ground its entire fleet of Boeing 737s after discovering a structural crack on a second plane.

Tradie charged over 0.004 gram cocaine possession

Police have charged a Canberra tradie with drug possession after seizing an alleged 0.004 grams of cocaine from his phone case.

Private health insurance 'on precipice'

Australia's peak medical group has released its latest scorecard on private health insurance and warned the system is on a "precipice".

Booing our leaders is a time-honoured tradition 

Opinion: How many political leaders are truly men (and women) of the people, as they like to be portrayed?

Libs consider land tax freeze ahead of election

The Canberra Liberals are considering a move to freeze land tax rates in the ACT, should they win next year's territory election.

Featured

GWS Giants set to collide with Canberra Raiders

Greater Western Sydney will go head-to-head with the Canberra Raiders on two Giant days of sport in the capital next year.

Zoo brings Halloween treats to animals

There were certainly no tricks at the National Zoo and Aquarium, with animals chowing down on Halloween-themed treats.

Grand Designs host is coming to Canberra

Grand Designs' host Kevin McCloud is visiting Canberra next year to tell his story - in his own words, live on stage.

Raiders and Richmond Tigers set up showdown

A social media battle erupted on Thursday after sporting teams from rival codes had the same idea for promoting their 2020 season draw.
 
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