Amazon found ‘high volume’ of child sex abuse material in AI training data, center says
Child safety officials say Amazon has not provided information on the sources of child sexual abuse images it uncovered, potentially hindering law enforcement.
Day: January 30, 2026
‘Shelter’ review: Jason Statham sticks close to the formula
“Shelter” is everything you expect a Jason Statham movie to be, no more and no less.
Nvidia CEO says AI will create jobs for electricians and plumbers
But human-AI collaboration will likely lift certain industries to new levels.
Mark Thompson was approached about return to BBC as director general
Former chief was sounded out about applying for his old job but said he was committed to CNN, it is understoodThe former BBC director general Mark Thompson was sounded out about applying for a second stint leading the corporation, the Guardian understa…
Queensland police scrap specialist unit providing support for domestic and family violence cases
Change comes after 100-day review that found domestic violence case management was not ‘core’ police businessGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland police service plans to disband a specialist unit that provided state…
Day and night, there’s no relief: five ways this heatwave is one of Australia’s worst on record
Soaring temperatures, heat at altitude and hot summer nights combine to create one of south-eastern Australia’s ‘most significant’ heatwaves Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHeatwaves and hot days during an Australian summer m…
Australia’s grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish
Solar met the majority of electricity demand between 9am and 6pm in the past week as much of the country cranked air conditionersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s power grid is changing rapidly – so rapidly that it …
Stung by a court ruling, WA looks to clarify what an ‘election’ is
Lawmakers are considering a bill to make clear a person cannot vote more than once in any election in the state, or vote in Washington and another state.
Rant and Rave: Reader gives kudos to library puzzle swap
RAVE to the Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood libraries for starting up jigsaw puzzle swap shelves. Take one and leave one. What a wonderful idea. RANT to the woman at a supermarket whose dog was barking at shoppers. I overheard you say it was a service …
Write for The Seattle Times’ Student Voices project
For the ninth year of The Seattle Times Student Voices project, Education Lab asks: How could schools best prepare students for their futures?