The AI Expert Trap: Why Telling Models They Know Better Can Backfire
Researchers have discovered that telling AI language models they are experts at coding or maths actually makes them worse at these tasks, though it helps with safety and tone.
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
Researchers have discovered that telling AI language models they are experts at coding or maths actually makes them worse at these tasks, though it helps with safety and tone.
Unions and Indigenous advocacy groups are pushing for wage rises to protect Australia's lowest-paid workers as the cost of living outpaces pay growth in both cities and remote communities.
One of Germany's most prized handball trophies, believed stolen and melted down, has been discovered in the champion team's own basement after months of police investigation.
The Oppo Find N6 arrives with a genuinely innovative solution to foldables' most persistent problem: the crease. But Oppo's reluctance to sell it globally raises questions about the company's ambitions.
Remote communities across the Northern Territory are facing fuel costs double those in capital cities, yet federal support payments haven't increased in over two decades.
A man has died after a boat sank off Tasmania during a fishing trip, with three other people including a child rescued after swimming to a remote island.
Swish has raised $38 million in its latest round, more than doubling its valuation to $139 million despite major competitors pulling back from instant food delivery.
Queensland government has embraced sweeping e-bike restrictions that could disrupt tourism, food delivery, and transport access for licence-less residents and international visitors.
Lost Wiki: Kozlovka, a newly released indie detective game, demonstrates that ambitious storytelling doesn't require massive budgets. The $4.99 title has already earned overwhelming user approval.
The US Federal Communications Commission has banned new foreign-made routers, signalling a dramatic shift in how Washington treats technology supply chains and challenging an entire industry.
The absence of FBI and NSA speakers from RSA Conference 2026 highlights a critical breakdown in public-private cybersecurity coordination as China's state-sponsored actors deepen their foothold in U.S. critical infrastructure.
Automated AI cyberattacks have stopped being theoretical. Chinese state actors successfully orchestrated an espionage campaign using Claude AI against 30 targets, succeeding against several. The implications for defenders are stark: machines do not get tired.
Craig Bellamy has admitted he cannot determine whether Melbourne Storm back rower Eli Katoa will ever play NRL again, even as the 25-year-old shows positive early signs of recovery.
A public dispute between coaches Ross Lyon and Chris Fagan over player recruitment has intensified the rivalry ahead of St Kilda's home game against the reigning premiers at Marvel Stadium.
Cisco Talos' 2025 security review shows attackers are moving faster than ever to exploit flaws, with some vulnerabilities weaponised within hours of disclosure. Identity systems remain the weakest link.
Anthropic has expanded Claude's capabilities to directly control your computer, opening files and using browsers. Early adopters should understand the risks before granting permission.
Manufacturers push ever-higher refresh rates, but the truth is simpler. Here is what you really need to know before your next TV purchase.
Microsoft has blocked a registry trick that gave Windows 11 users access to a native NVMe driver capable of boosting storage performance by up to 85%. The company appears to be tightening control over unsupported optimisations.
On the Lex Fridman podcast, Jensen Huang announced that artificial general intelligence has already arrived. The real story is how vague that statement actually is.
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket have announced new safeguards to prevent insider trading, blocking athletes and politicians from wagering on outcomes they can influence. The moves come as Congress considers legislation to ban such trading entirely.
President Trump announced a five-day pause in strikes on Iranian power plants, citing productive talks. Iranian officials responded by calling the claims fake news and denying any negotiations had taken place.
A new biotech startup is pursuing an ambitious strategy to end animal testing: grow complete organ systems in the lab that lack brains. The goal eventually extends to human versions.
A new study reveals a fundamental tension: while AI manager clones promise efficiency, both leaders and workers worry they'll erode trust, authenticity, and human connection at work.
Cisco has introduced DefenseClaw, an open-source framework designed to accelerate enterprise adoption of AI agents by automating security controls and reducing friction between development and security teams.
Electronic Arts is bringing the curtain down on Battlefield Hardline's console life, removing the 2015 police-themed shooter from digital storefronts in May and closing multiplayer servers in June.
Square Enix has partnered with Google to add an AI chatbot character called Chatty Slimey to Dragon Quest X, designed to help new players navigate the game.
The British Board of Film Classification may have just answered one of gaming's longest-running questions: are Peach and Rosalina actually related?
Blizzard is significantly reducing the difficulty of Bloodsoaked Sigils in Diablo 4 Season 12 after admitting many players cannot reasonably complete the endgame content, a balance issue that emerged just weeks into the season.
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading Twitter investors with tweets sent during his $44 billion acquisition attempt in 2022. The verdict signals that even powerful figures face consequences for statements that move markets.
AMD has transformed itself from a minor player to claiming nearly 29% of the server CPU market. Now it's betting aggressive yearly product launches will let it challenge Nvidia's 90% grip on AI accelerators.