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Technology & ScienceMonday 27 July 2026

Forget the apocalyptic headlines: artificial intelligence probably isn't about to eliminate your job anytime soon. A new analysis suggests that while AI promises enormous economic opportunity, the reality is far messier β€” and potentially less disruptive β€” than the hype suggests.

The nuance matters, especially as Australia grapples with its own AI future. Author and journalist Cory Doctorow is touring the country with a bold counterpoint: humans will reclaim their jobs through deliberate policy choices. Meanwhile, the broader tech world continues wrestling with AI's actual impact β€” from memory costs surging for chip manufacturers to companies reworking entire systems for efficiency. Read the full story β†’

Today's takeaway: The real AI story isn't about inevitable job lossβ€”it's about the choices we make to shape how this technology integrates into society.

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