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ABC will trial using AI for journalism. What are the risks and benefits

July 6, 2026 (Conversation) Earlier today, the ABC flagged a shift in their position on generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) use in their news production. Despite previous caution, a recent deal with US tech company Anthropic has opened the door for ABC staff to bring Claude AI into their broadcasting news work. For now, the scope of this inclusion is limited, with a focus on converting radio programs into articles. However, the ABC has signalled a willingness to expand this scope to include other tasks. The broadcaster will also hire specialists to help with AI adoption. The goal is to free

Rupee falls 20 paise to close at 95.38 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jul 6 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at 95.38 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as a strengthening greenback weighed on emerging market currencies. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.25 against the American currency and traded in a range of 95.22-95.48 during the session. The rupee finally closed at 95.38 (provisional), down 20 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee appreciated 17 paise to close at 95.18 against the US dollar. “Indian rupee declined as the US Dollar firmed up, as markets continue to price in one rate

Stock markets surge to 4th day led by bank stocks, lower oil prices

Mumbai, Jul 6 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher, taking their winning run to the fourth day Monday, helped by buying in blue-chip bank stocks and lower crude oil prices. Fresh foreign fund inflows also added to the optimistic trend in domestic equity market. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 521.16 points, or 0.67 per cent, to settle at 78,285.07. During the day, it surged 634.15 points, or 0.81 per cent, to 78,398.06. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 159.50 points, or 0.66 per cent, to end at 24,430.35. In four trading days, the BSE benchmark has jumped 1,806.4 points,

Pot calling the kettle black: Congress slams VHP letter to police on claims made by opposition leaders on donations

New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) The Congress on Monday slammed the VHP after it wrote to Ayodhya police over the claims made by several opposition leaders on the alleged donation theft at the Ram temple, saying it is a classic case of “the pot calling the kettle black” and an attempt to divert attention so that the organisation’s own “moral rot” is not exposed. The opposition party’s attack came after the VHP wrote to the Ayodhya police, urging it to examine the claims made by several opposition leaders, including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, on

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