New Defence report explores ethical use of AI Communications & Technology The report says that Defence's challenge is that failure to adopt the emerging technologies in a timely manner may result in a military disadvantage, while…
Premium Columnists Robospooks: the perils of spy agencies’ embrace of artificial intelligence Thursday January 28, 2021 By Verona Burgess Communications & Technology Verona Burgess explores the Richardson review’s warnings on the need to control the National Intelligence Community’s use of ever-advancing AI.
China wants to be the world’s AI superpower. Does it have what it takes? Monday January 18, 2021 By Vanessa Bates Ramirez Communications & Technology China’s star has been steadily rising for decades. Besides slashing extreme poverty rates from 88% to under 2% in just 30 years, the country has…
Promoted Government has yet to fully capitalise on AI. Here are 4 ways to change that. Wednesday December 2, 2020 By Chris Peck Sponsored New research examines the public sector’s use of AI, revealing the biggest challenges for applying potentially revolutionary AI solutions and how agencies can overcome them.
NSW’s first AI strategy wants to build public trust and data capability Sunday September 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Friday said the strategy would create thousands of jobs across the state and demand for IT professionals, cyber security experts, data…
Transport for NSW to trial AI in security cameras to increase women’s safety Monday August 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The New South Wales Transport department plans to trial a range of ideas to prevent violence against women travelling at night in Greater Sydney, including…
Australia needs to build an AI-ready society, according to ANU’s Professor Genevieve Bell Wednesday August 19, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Alan Finkel noted that there is a spectrum of rules in human societies, moving from accepted societal norms at one end, through to severe punishments…
NSW Treasury report shows how AI can fast-track regulatory reform process Wednesday July 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The average age of a piece of regulation in NSW is 22 years, and a piece of regulation is edited an average of 104 times.
New report: Tech could fuel an age of freedom — or make civilisation collapse Wednesday July 1, 2020 By Edd Gent Editors' Picks It's predicted that traditional agriculture will soon be replaced by industrial-scale brewing of single-celled organisms genetically modified to produce all the nutrients we need and…
Australia joins world-first artificial intelligence forum Tuesday June 16, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Australia has become a founding member of the world’s first forum to look at ways of ensuring that artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically.
Promoted Preparing for the brave new world of AI Thursday March 12, 2020 By Maria Katsonis Career Advice The term ‘AI’ was first coined at the 1956 Dartmouth Conference when a group of scientists came together to discuss how to make machines simulate…
Privacy commissioner launches inquiry into police use of facial recognition software Thursday January 30, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Australian privacy commissioner will investigate whether a facial recognition app utilised by 600 American police departments is being used by police in Australia. Facial…
Bots will dominate political debate, experts warn Monday January 13, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Computer-generated fake humans will soon take over political debate, experts warn. Harvard Kennedy School lecturer Bruce Schneier notes that the US Federal Communications Commission hosted…
Government offering grants for Mission Control and AI lab space projects Thursday December 12, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The Federal government and the Australian Space Agency have opened grant applications for two space infrastructure projects. The centre will allow start-ups, small-to-medium enterprises, and…
CSIRO releases strategies for government to ‘improve quality of life’ with AI Wednesday November 20, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The national science agency has developed an artificial intelligence technology roadmap for the government which prioritises health, infrastructure, and the environment.
