AI will augment high-skilled jobs but hit clerical work hardest, Australia's government predicts

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The Independent Shellfishermen's Co-operative (ISC) Company Secretary, Joanne Ackers, completes export paperwork for an order at Bridlington Harbour in Bridlington, England, on January 31, 2025.
An Australian government report projects that generative AI will automate many clerical jobs and transform high-skill roles by 2050.

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I'm a dad in Australia. I'm worried about the way the social media ban will affect my 14-year-old.

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Paul Chai says his teenager uses TikTok to discover music and Snapchat to keep up with friends.

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I've been to over 50 countries. Here are my 4 favorite destinations to escape the winter cold.

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An aerial view of Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud in Bali, Indonesia.
If you'd rather look at greenery than snow in the winter, Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, is a great place to visit.

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Australia may hold the key to happier home buying

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Australia passed a law banning social media for kids under 16. Tech companies will need creative solutions to avoid $32 million fines.

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Australia voted to ban social media for kids under 16.

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Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Strange Scar in Australian Outback

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Raygun gives surprise performance of her viral Olympics moves days after announcing her retirement

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Raygun performed at a concert in Australia after announcing her retirement.

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Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media as world governments seek to crack down on the 'addictive' apps

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a plan to ban people under 16 from using social media.

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Australia is going to more than double the size of Ukraine's Abrams tank force

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An Abrams tank fires on a simulated enemy position on Red Cloud Range at Fort Moore, Georgia, in April 2024.

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I've been to over 50 countries. Here are 5 of my favorite destinations for a romantic getaway.

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A view of Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro showcasing a mosaic of sidewalk and mountain Dois Irmao in the background.
Some destinations lend themselves better to romance than others.

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