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As Christmas Eve fast approaches, Santa and his elves are putting the finishing touches on festive preparations at Santa Claus Village in Finnish Lapland. The Arctic Circle outpost is buzzing with holiday magic as Santa delivers his verdict on naughty and nice, and shares a message of kindness and peace for the holiday season ahead.

From former poachers now protecting endangered species to farmers adapting crops and traditions to help local wildlife, 2025 has been a brighter year for conservationists and the world's wildlife.

As artificial intelligence rapidly becomes a part of everyday life for Australians, the ACCC is warning the technology also brings growing risks. In its AI industry snapshot, the consumer watchdog says AI is being used to fuel fake reviews, ghost websites and increasingly sophisticated online scams, making them harder to detect – and warns the rapid expansion of AI-enabled products and services could pose potential harms to consumers and competition if left unchecked. SBS's Stephanie Youssef spoke with ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb about whether AI is creating a new generation of digital monopolies and why it's calling for stronger monitoring powers to keep pace with the evolving industry.