Melbourne's $500k AI Comedy Robot Experiment
A University of Melbourne researcher is using a $500k grant to teach a swarm of 10 robots standup comedy, starting with non-verbal humour. Can AI ever be genuinely funny?
A University of Melbourne researcher is using a $500k grant to teach a swarm of 10 robots standup comedy, starting with non-verbal humour. Can AI ever be genuinely funny?
A natural disaster has been declared in parts of NSW as bushfires destroy homes. Over 300 firefighters battle blazes. Get the latest updates and safety information.
A natural disaster is declared in NSW after bushfires destroy at least 16 homes. Prime Minister Albanese warns of a 'difficult' summer as crews brace for strong winds.
Emergency aid is announced for NSW Central Coast bushfire victims as up to 16 homes are lost. Meanwhile, the federal government faces pressure over its refusal to repatriate Australian children from Syrian camps.
The spoof genre makes a comeback with Fackham Hall, a hilarious Downton Abbey parody starring Damian Lewis and Thomasin McKenzie. Read our full review of this joke-dense period romp.
The new high-concept film 'Eternity' starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller is a smart romantic comedy that poses a profound afterlife dilemma. In UK cinemas now.
Mancunian comic Josh Jones brought his tour to Glasgow, but the show was criticised for lacking substance and strong jokes. Read our full review of the performance at The Stand.
A person is in a major trauma centre after a crash near Oxford Circus. Four London bus routes are on diversion. Get the latest traffic and travel updates here.
The Central London Alliance's 2025 Sports Festival concluded a five-month run, engaging over 30,000 people and revitalising central London's public spaces. Discover how sport drove economic recovery.
London's Congestion Charge will be suspended from 25 December to 1 January 2026. Find out which other road charges, like ULEZ, remain in place and plan your festive travel.
Jatinder Singh, 35, sexually assaulted a woman on a rush-hour Central line train. He was sentenced to six months in prison. Report any incident to BTP on 61016.
Insights from Singapore reveal China's AI surge through open-source models, challenging US market dominance and raising questions about Western investment strategies. Discover the global shift.
An unpublished Blackadder Christmas special script, scrapped in the 1980s for fear of causing offence, is on sale for £10,000. Proceeds support children's education charity Theirworld.
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Mike Bubbins returns as Tony Mammoth in the BBC Two sitcom's second series. This review explores the show's deadpan send-up of masculinity and its surprising insights into modern life. Watch now on BBC iPlayer.
Comedians Cariad Lloyd and Rachel Parris reflect on their 14-year friendship forged through improv comedy, parenting journeys and supporting each other through grief. Discover their heartwarming story.
Comedian Judi Love reveals how laughter helped her heal from trauma as she prepares for 23-date tour 'All About the Love'. The TV star discusses her journey from social work to comedy stardom.
A passionate gamer argues that Capcom should embrace the campy humour of its past and create a full-blown comedy Resident Evil or Dino Crisis game to innovate the industry.
Discover Tom Stoppard's brilliant new play exploring language and identity. Experience the master playwright's latest intellectual comedy in London's West End.
Comedian Peter Kay reveals he turned down Netflix's offer to stream Phoenix Nights due to their request for trigger warnings. Discover why he chose to keep the classic comedy 'not politically correct'.
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Celebrated architect Robert AM Stern, famed for designing NYC's iconic 15 Central Park West and championing traditional modern design, has passed away at 86. Discover his lasting legacy.
Douglas Adams' sci-fi comedy masterpiece returns to the stage at Riverside Studios. Discover how this new production handles the beloved galactic adventure.
Metro News has deleted an article detailing domestic abuse claims made by Sandra Odufaderin after her former partner provided evidence denying the allegations. Read the full statement.
Comedian Peter Kay announces new 2026 tour dates with profits going to 12 cancer charities, following recent surgery that forced show rescheduling. Tickets on sale Sunday.
Discover why HBO's I Love LA is being hailed as the first authentic Gen Z comedy and the best show of 2024. Explore its fresh take on influencer culture and why it's dominating conversations.
A major fire is burning in an underground utility tunnel in Holborn, Central London. Ten fire engines are on the scene. Get the latest updates.
John Tottenham's debut novel Service delivers a bitter black comedy about a cantankerous LA bookseller struggling with literary failure and annoying customers. Discover this unique comic voice.
Central London Alliance warns proposed tourist tax could shutter businesses and damage London's competitiveness. Industry leaders demand rethink of economically harmful policy.
Disney's Zootropolis 2 delivers algorithmically generated laughs in a soulless sequel that might as well be AI created. Read our full review of this family comedy.