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Tech companies are turning to ‘synthetic data’ to train AI models – but there’s a hidden cost

14 January 2025

Artificial intelligence is so hungry for information, soon there will be no real data left. If done right, synthetic data can fill the gap and improve AI models.

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Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires - why using saltwater is typically a last resort
	14 Jan: In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems, as a novel coastal experiment shows.... more

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ - they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies
	14 Jan: The US has a long history of misusing genetics and biology in immigration policy, the effects of which are still keenly felt today.... more

A man who's on the run from Police in Taupo, is now facing a charge of escaping from custody
	14 Jan: A man who's on the run from Police in Taupo, is now facing a charge of escaping from custody... more

One of the killers of Rotorua child Nia Glassie more than 17-years ago has admitted his role in the crime for the first time
	14 Jan: One of the killers of Rotorua child Nia Glassie more than 17-years ago has admitted his role in the crime for the first time... more

Fury over the theft of drugs from an air ambulance helicopter over the weekend
	13 Jan: Fury over the theft of drugs from an air ambulance helicopter over the weekend... more

Police are investigating why a man allegedly tried to pull a person in to his vehicle, in Christchurch
	13 Jan: Police are investigating why a man allegedly tried to pull a person in to his vehicle, in Christchurch... more

The 36-year-old man accused of murdering a woman in Auckland's Avondale has been granted interim name suppression
	13 Jan: The 36-year-old man accused of murdering a woman in Auckland's Avondale has been granted interim name suppression... more

Restrictions remain in place after the discovery of a fruit fly in Auckland
	13 Jan: Restrictions remain in place after the discovery of a fruit fly in Auckland... more

LA is on fire. How will Australia cope when bushfires hit Sydney, Melbourne or another major city?
	13 Jan: We knew this would happen eventually. We have moved from possible futures to these things now happening. The deferment has ended.... more

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Law and Order:
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LA fires live updates: Authorities brace for return of strong winds 10:07

Business:
Confirmation of the difficult time facing retailers 10:07

Entertainment:
Dua Lipa "safely" fled Los Angeles amid the devastating wildfires 10:05

Environment:
When fires broke out in LA, this Australian dad had to evacuate with his baby girl on a bike 9:47

Entertainment:
John Mayer has shared an emotional post about the pain of losing sentimental items to the Los Angeles wildfires 9:35

Rugby:
Loose forward Jac Morgan will lead the Wales rugby team in this year's Six Nations with coach Warren Gatland desperate to end a 12-game losing run that has put his future in doubt 9:27

Entertainment:
RuPaul paid a touching tribute to The Vivienne at the opening of DragCon UK 2025 9:05

Entertainment:
Halle Berry is donating her "entire closet" to help victims of the California wildfires 8:35

National:
Tech companies are turning to ‘synthetic data’ to train AI models – but there’s a hidden cost 8:27

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