Tag: AI

Inquiry urges SA govt to build sovereign AI capability

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A South Australian parliamentary inquiry has backed calls to develop sovereign artificial intelligence capability to ensure the state can reap the economic benefits of the emerging technology and mitigate...

$18m for emerging tech research at unis, Data61

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
CSIRO’s Data61 has commissioned research projects from five universities into the use of emerging technologies to improve health and safety outcomes at potentially dangerous worksites. Prototype projects will be...

After Robodebt: Govt pledges new regime for automated decisions

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Automated decision-making will come under greater scrutiny in the wake of Robodebt, with the federal government pledging to new oversight arrangements for automation in service delivery while it contemplates...

The Commercial Disco with Eyes of AI founder and CEO Khoa Le

Posted on   |  by Stuart Mason
With world-renowned research capability, Australia is well-placed to be a breeding ground for productive deep tech startups. But long-running commercialisation struggles and a shortage of skills in highly specific...

Australia joins US-led push for military AI norms

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia has joined a global push for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in military operations, signing a declaration with 30 other countries that commits it to applying AI...

Smart irrigator SIMPaCT wins People’s Choice Award

Posted on   |  by Stuart Mason
The prestigious People’s Choice award at the InnovationAus 2023 Awards for Excellence has been won by SIMPaCT for its innovative techniques to cool the microclimate. The InnovationAus 2023 Awards...

Harrison.ai scores Health Tech Award for x-ray interpreter

Posted on   |  by Stuart Mason
Sydney-based company Harrison.ai has won the InnovationAus 2023 Award for Excellence in Health Tech for its use of artificial intelligence to provide a second set of eyes for doctors...

The AI enigma: Marles and Husic at Bletchley Park

Posted on   |  by James Riley
President Joe Biden’s executive order on AI regulation announced on Monday in the US fairly gazumped the Global AI Safety Summit being hosted by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak...