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Barack Obama’s event organisers apologise

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1 year ago

March 30, 2023

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Organisers of Barack Obama’s speaking event in Melbourne apologises over Indigenous Welcome to Country controversy

Organisers of former U.S. President Barack Obama’s speaking event in Melbourne have apologised over an Indigenous Welcome to Country controversy.

Australian Indigenous elder Aunty Joy Murphy was prevented from performing a traditional ceremony at the event.

The company behind the speaking tour says it was unable to accommodate last minute changes due to security.

The senior Wurundjeri elder was originally asked to open Wednesday night’s sold-out event, but was later removed from proceedings amid claims she was being “too difficult”.

The organisers have since apologised and invited Aunty Joy to perform a Welcome to Country at a business lunch with Obama.

Aunty Joy reportedly asked event organisers to “make appropriate accommodations for a support person” to accompany the elder to the event, along with “requests to provide Obama with a gift as is cultural practice”.

The company says it “holds deep respect for Australia’s Traditional Owners and is proud to be hosting events this week on the lands of the Wurundjeri people.”

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Microsoft reporting for duty with top tier title

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May 21, 2024

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Major Gamepass addition are on the way, with Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Reports suggest this as the largest addition to the service since its launch, indicating a strategic effort to boost subscription numbers in a challenging market. The decision, likely to be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, reflects a shift in the gaming landscape and Microsoft’s commitment to Game Pass. Despite potential drawbacks such as upsetting existing subscribers and sacrificing direct sales revenue. #Featured #Trending

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Can Taiwan’s new President ease tensions with China?

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May 21, 2024

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Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai Ching-te made a bold plea to China, urging the nation to halt its aggressive rhetoric and military threats towards Taiwan.

The statement comes amid escalating tensions between the two sides, raising concerns about the potential for conflict in the region.

The Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and dialogue between the two countries, stressing the need for mutual respect and understanding.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS and host of the Airport Economist joins to discuss.

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Hollywood star speaks out against ChatGPT after AI steals voice

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May 21, 2024

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In a recent interview, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson expressed her surprise at the uncanny similarity between her voice and that of an OpenAI chatbot.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – It’s AI madness! Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson speaks out against AI, Microsoft partner with Qualcomm and Google unveil Project Astra.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured