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Could a ‘grey swan’ event bring down the AI revolution? Here are 3 risks we should be preparing for

Written by Cameron Shackell, Sessional Academic, School of Information Systems, Queensland University of Technology

The term “black swan” refers to a shocking event on nobody’s radar until it actually happens. This has become a byword in risk analysis since a book called The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb was published in 2007. A frequently cited example is the 9/11 attacks.

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Could a ‘grey swan’ event bring down the AI revolution? Here are 3 risks we should be preparing for

As entry-level jobs dry up in NZ, how can we help young people find their way into work?

Musk’s SpaceX is shaping up as the biggest IPO on record. It’s also bending the rules to do so

Employment data shows the early signs of AI job disruption are already here

The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?

The court ruling in Gina Rinehart’s mining dispute reveals a lot about the nation’s inherited wealth

No‑one has been prosecuted for wage theft since it became a crime. 2 inquiries want answers

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race

Fewer than 1 in 4 Australians work in a gender-balanced occupation. Fixing it is in all our interests

Australia has truly excellent food security

Unemployment of 4.2% is a sign of RBA success, but it might not last. Here’s why

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

Why the SME is now the primary engine of global cybercrime

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

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