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  1. #OpenAI released #policyproposals for managing the #economicimpact of #AI, like shifting the tax burden from #labour to #capital, implementing a #robottax, and creating a #PublicWealthFund. The proposals also suggest labour-focused measures like a subsidised four-day work week. OpenAI emphasises the need for #safeguards against #AIrisks. techcrunch.com/2026/04/06/open #tech #media #news

  2. Duolingo Goes “AI-First” – DTNSB 5008

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  3. Incontinence is an invisible disability that can affect anyone and requires greater awareness and alternatives for dignified care to mitigate its economic impact.

    More in our conversation with Sheena Lagat, #Continence & #UroGynaecology #ClinicalNurseConsultant aka "Wee Wee Nurse".

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    #continence #incontinence #InvisibleDisability #DignifiedCare #EconomicImpact

  4. @rbreich
    In Australia, the food industry also exhibits significant levels of concentration, though perhaps not as extreme as in the U.S.

    Here's a general overview:

    1. Supermarket Sector:
    The Australian grocery market is highly concentrated, with two major players, #Woolworths and #Coles, dominating about 65-70% of the market. Aldi and IGA (Independent Grocers of Australia) hold smaller shares, but the landscape is still largely controlled by the #duopoly of Woolworths and Coles. This concentration can limit competition and contribute to higher prices for consumers.

    2. Meat Processing:
    The Australian meat processing industry is also fairly concentrated, with a few large companies like JBS Australia, Teys Australia, and Australian Country Choice controlling a significant share of #beef processing. This concentration can lead to less competition and potentially higher prices for meat products.

    3. #Agricultural Inputs (Seeds, Fertilisers):
    The agricultural inputs sector in Australia, like seeds and fertilisers, is controlled by a few major players. Companies such as Bayer (which acquired #Monsanto) have a significant share of the seed market, while companies like Incitec Pivot and Nutrien dominate fertiliser production. This concentration can lead to reduced competition and potentially higher costs for #farmers, which may be passed on to consumers.

    4 #Dairy Industry:
    The dairy processing industry in Australia is also dominated by a few large companies like #Fonterra, #Saputo, and Bega Cheese. This concentration can impact #milk prices both for producers and consumers.

    In summary, Australia has similar issues with market concentration in the food industry, though the levels vary by sector. This concentration can lead to reduced competition, which often results in higher prices for consumers. The dominance of a few major players across various sectors makes it challenging to achieve more competitive pricing, ultimately affecting the cost of food in Australia.

    #FoodIndustry #MarketConcentration #Australia #GroceryPrices #FoodSecurity #CostOfLiving #SupermarketDuopoly #Agriculture #FoodPrices #EconomicImpact #DairyIndustry #BeefProcessing #FertiliserPrices #ConsumerRights #WelcomeToCapitalism #Auspol