When the photobooth debuted 100 years ago, it didn’t have a curtain
100 years ago this week the first photobooth debuted on Broadway. An RMIT expert explains the cultural significance behind these machines and how the ways we use them have changed over the years.
Shoppers know fast fashion harms environment but keep buying: study
New RMIT University research suggests environmental awareness alone may not stop people buying ultra-fast fashion, with price and convenience trumping sustainability concerns for shoppers.
Spotting AI-generated political content ahead of the Vic state election
An ABC investigation this week revealed a seemingly Australian political commentator was in fact a Brazilian content creator using AI generated content. An RMIT expert says this is a timely reminder that Victorians should be cautious about trusting everything they see and hear online ahead of the state election, and how to best spot fake content.
Study finds blue collar workers at highest risk of suicide
A national study of suicide rates across occupations in Australia shows blue-collar male workers are still substantially over-represented, underscoring a need for greater attention to occupation-specific factors that might increase risk.
