Machines in the study of people

Social sciences have historically relied on traditional research methods to gain a better understanding of individuals, groups, cultures and their dynamics but will increasingly look to using AI.

Four ways for AI to make a difference

Many entrepreneurs and companies are looking at ways to use AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, but they will have to strike a balance between cost-effectiveness and society’s values to ensure these technologies can truly flourish.

Students, academics and AI

While some students are ready to embrace generative AI in their university learning, many are entirely reluctant to engage with the technology.

AI apocalypse or overblown hype?

Given the speed at which artificial intelligence (AI) is developing, it’s imperative we understand, and act on, the potential risks it may pose.

We need to talk

AI existence depends on humanity. We develop(ed) it, use it and evaluate its use, but humanity is beginning to question its relationship status with AI.

Computer dreaming

AI chatbots are wonders of modern computing engineering, but that doesn’t mean the results of a ‘prompt’ can be trusted.

Bild, bias and balderdash

Artificial intelligence tools and bots such as ChatGPT are already replacing people as companies look to cut costs, but a range of issues with their results are still to be overcome.

Using AI to support democracy

AI can generate misinformation, but it can also summarise the flood of comments which constituents send to their political representatives and ensure their voices get heard.

Machine dreams

Understanding the links between AI’s propensity to “hallucinate” and our own may help us create smarter AI systems that will ultimately help reduce human error.

Regulating AI

Advanced artificial intelligence technologies are being adopted at an unprecedented pace, and their potential to revolutionise society for good is enormous, but the potential for harm is increasing calls for oversight and regulation.

Experts react to the Federal government’s AI discussion papers

The Albanese government is reportedly considering a ban on “high-risk” uses of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making, warning of potential harms including the creation of deepfakes and algorithmic bias, and a range of Australian experts and researches have given a mixed reaction to the papers informing this debate.

AU AI

Artificial intelligence is going to touch everyone’s lives and Australians can now have their say about what to do about it.