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Legislation alone won’t cut it for AI

At times we have a strained relationship with the law. Sometimes we call for more regulation as if it’s the only answer, that it might protect us once and...

Alan Finkel on AI ethics and law

10 December 2019 | by Denham Sadler

Australia should be a global leader in artificial intelligence ethics and human rights, with the consequences of even just one slip-up being “immense”, according to chief scientist Dr Alan...

AI roadmap points to co-creation

18 November 2019 | by James Riley

The federal government has unveiled its industry roadmap for building a viable Australian artificial intelligence sector to coincide with the Karen Andrews-inspired AI Summit at Old Parliament House . The...

Feds too slow on AI: Dominello

19 August 2019 | by James Riley

At a time when NSW is openly talking about introducing a facial recognition-based public transport ticketing system, the state is going it alone on a new ethical AI delivery...

Must act now to shape AI future

31 July 2019 | by Denham Sadler

The decisions made today by the federal government and private sector will determine whether Australia capitalises on the opportunities artificial intelligence offers or is left behind the rest of...

Digital economy now central to G20

25 June 2019 | by James Riley

The G20 leaders’ summit kicks off in Osaka later this week, with topics of innovation and the operation of the digital economy now central to the discussions. Even taking...

Standards Australia checks into AI

24 June 2019 | by Aimee Chanthadavong

Standards Australia has called for national feedback on setting standards for the application of artificial intelligence technologies in Australia, as part of the release of a new discussion paper....

Labor AI centre set for Melbourne

23 April 2019 | by Denham Sadler

Labor’s planned $4 million national centre of excellence for artificial intelligence will be based in Melbourne, with the Opposition turning its attention towards using technology for social good. Labor...

Thodey reveals APS interim report

20 March 2019 | by James Riley

Automation and artificial intelligence present “compelling opportunities” for the Australian public sector to deliver better services to the public, but internal skills gaps need to be addressed urgently, the...

Executive Order: Trump on AI

21 February 2019 | by James Riley

I totally get that Donald Trump is a doofus and that every single thing he ever says or does is either stupid or evil, and undoubtedly wrong. So how...

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