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‘AI is shaping our world, and we need to do it in the most human way possible’: New research centre to address responsible AI

AIML, South Australian government, and CSIRO staff at the RAIR Launch

Today, the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) in partnership with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) launched its Responsible AI Research Centre (RAIR). The new centre launches with $20 million in funding from The ³ÉÈË´óƬ, CSIRO, and the South Australian Government.

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AIML academics appointed Deputy Directors

Dr Melissa McCradden and Professor Minh Hoai Nguyen

AIML is proud to announce the appointment of two of its esteemed academics, Dr Melissa McCradden (left) and Professor Minh Hoai Nguyen, as Deputy Directors of the Institute.

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‘AI is the technology of the century’: AIML director and other experts extol AI’s virtues and discuss risks at Gillard Public Lecture

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard with Professor Simon Lucey

This week, a packed Bonython Hall at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ was host to the latest Julia Gillard annual public lecture.  The lecture series, named after The Hon. Julia Gillard, a ³ÉÈË´óƬ Visiting Honorary Professor as well as Australia’s 27th and only woman prime minister, has become an opportunity to discuss many of Australia's most pressing concerns.

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AIML members and AI shine in 2024 Research Showcase

Dr Dhani Dharmaprani at the 2024 Research Showcase

What happens when you put over 130 artificial intelligence (AI) practitioners, researchers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts in a stunning location to discuss previous developments and upcoming trends in AI?

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AIML and CommBank join forces to establish new centre for foundational artificial intelligence

³ÉÈË´óƬ members with CBA staff at the launch

This week, the and announced a landmark five-year partnership to establish the co-branded CommBank Centre for Foundational AI Research at . This collaboration embodies a shared vision between industry and academia, driving critical advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that will elevate research and educational outputs at the University’s .

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‘A new way of ‘doing space:’ AIML-supported Space MAITRI mission part of historic launch agreement

satellite

Earlier this year, , an Australian-Indian in-space servicing firm, signed a landmark Launch Service Agreement with  (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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AIML members and health experts use AI to increase speed of endometriosis diagnosis

A doctor examines her patient

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus causing severe pain in the pelvis and potentially affecting fertility.

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AIML collaboration with Nova Systems tackles AI skills gap

image of female researcher

A from Amazon found that 90 per cent of Australian employers believe their organisations will use AI-related solutions by 2028, and 77 per cent of Australian workers want to upskill in AI to support their career advancement. While both employers and employees are enthusiastic about embracing AI, there’s a looming AI skills gap impacting both technical and non-technical workers that must be overcome if Australia is to build an AI-ready workforce.

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‘AI is the technology of our time’ - AIML Professor testifies on AI’s global impact and why Australia needs to get on board

Prof Anton Van Den Hengel testifying before the Senate July 2024

³ÉÈË´óƬ professor and AIML Chief Scientist testified Tuesday, 16 July before the Senate Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) on AI’s far-reaching and enormous impact.

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AIML professor convenes world-class thinkers to bring AI to new heights

Professor Tat-Jun Chin

The space sector is experiencing significant growth, both in Australia and globally. An April 2024 estimates that the global space economy will be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035 (accounting for inflation), up from $630 billion in 2023.

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