Deep thought

Sydney researcher Geordie Williamson is working with Google’s “DeepMind” brand of artificial intelligence to develop new problem-solving techniques in mathematics.

Facebook steps into the “metaverse”

Is Facebook’s recent rebranding as “meta” merely a rebranding to draw attention from its questionable business ethics?

AI is a double-edged sword

As the perils and wonders of artificial intelligence begin to permeate our lives, the ‘IPCC report for AI’ calls for action to ensure a safe future.

How AI can inform course choices

Academics have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to create a custom-designed course planning and recommendation system for students based on the skills their desired jobs require.

AI could help predict the next pandemic

Machine learning using viral genomes may help predict the likelihood that any animal-infecting virus will infect humans in the future.

AI advice for career change

Researchers have developed a machine learning-based method that can identify and recommend jobs to workers looking for a new role. With technological changes COVID-19 impacting differently across industries, it could help workers who find themselves quickly having to make a switch.

Australians don’t trust Artificial Intelligence

Trust is an issue when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) according to a University of Queensland study that found 72 per cent of people are doubtful about the technology and its use.

Your face does not belong to Facebook

Every photograph we share on the internet is used by data giants such as Google and Facebook and used to track us and sell advertising. Adding ‘noise’ to these photos could restore some semblance of privacy.

The ethics of AI

While many organisations are implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions, there are costs and risks that need to be carefully considered.

Australia’s future hinges on investment in AI

Australia urgently needs to elevate its discussion of artificial intelligence from the technical to the strategic.

Can AI create art?

As machines become more sophisticated, will artificial intelligence be the evolution or the end of art?

Using A.I. to detect disease

An international collaboration led by The University of Sydney and supported by ANSTO has developed an advanced, innovative artificial intelligence application to help examine tissue samples and identify signs of disease.