All ahead AI: fresh risk, different rules, new features Generative AI tools have already changed the way Australians work, communicate and study. Experts say more changes are coming in 2025. AAP · Dec 28, 2024
Voice from the past: how one university is countering AI with ancient examination techniques The University of South Australia is reintroducing the oral tradition of viva voce to test students’ knowledge more effectively The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2024
Why your words and photos might already be training AI More tech companies are introducing AI features to their services, and authors and experts warn it can be hard – if not impossible – to opt out. AAP · Nov 23, 2024
No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab? Tesla has unveiled its vision for self-driving taxis in a vehicle that has no manual driving controls. Experts say they are cautious but optimistic. AAP · Oct 11, 2024
AI could enable 'discrimination', 'surveillance' in APS: CPSU 'AI could discriminate against workers exercising their rights.' The Canberra Times · Jul 3, 2024
Narrators call for laws to prevent losing their voice Australian voice actors are already losing animation, audiobook and ad voiceovers to AI creations and they're calling for regulations to protect the industry. AAP · May 25, 2024
AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told Investment in AI is lacking and Australia is missing out thanks to a climate of fear over risks posed by the technology, a Senate inquiry has been told. AAP · May 21, 2024
Search engine rules to ban AI-generated abuse images New rules for search engines will ban child abuse and terrorist content in Australia but will also seek to prevent abuse images being created by AI tools. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Where freedom meets repression: Australian academics tread a fine line over ties to Iran More than 20 papers involving collaboration have been published in the past year, despite the government warning against joint research projects The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2024
High-risk AI use could be banned by new task force Using artificial intelligence technology in risky tasks such as social scoring and biometric identification could be banned in Australia by a new group. AAP · Feb 13, 2024
Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality Generative artificial intelligence can create stunning content but experts warn strict rules are needed to ensure viewers know what's real and what's fake. AAP · Jan 19, 2024
'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition A playful interactive exhibition debuting in Australia has dusted off old treasures to link the past with a challenging future. AAP · Oct 21, 2023
ChatGPT ban in Australia’s public schools likely to be overturned Government reveals a draft framework has been formulated for how ChatGPT rollout will work in schools The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2023
International students and researchers concerned tools to detect AI-generated text may be inaccurate International students say tools to detect AI-generated text are inaccurate, as a US study suggests the detectors are biased against people writing in English as a second language. ABC News · Jun 1, 2023
ABC News · May 19, 2023 Siri co-founder Tom Gruber helped bring AI into the mainstream. Here's why he's worried about how fast AI is growing Tom Gruber is a strong believer in humanistic artificial intelligence (AI) — making intelligent machines that serve humans rather than corporations. But what he and long-time colleagues working on AI have seen in the past 18 months has scared them.
Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023 Are killer robots the future of war? They could transform the battlefield but is the world ready for machines that decide who to kill? No, say many nations.
ABC News · May 7, 2023 The generative AI revolution is here, and experts say we're not ready for the consequences We’re entering a new era of artificial intelligence, where human-like conversation and images can be created with the click of a button. Already, the powerful technology is changing our lives — for better or worse.
360info · Mar 27, 2023 Next-generation chatbots explained Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding the possibilities of what we thought was possible for tech, but its growth comes with its own set of risks.
360info · Mar 27, 2023 Chatbot revolution risks becoming a race of the reckless Tech titans are rushing to stake their claim in the lucrative AI chatbot market, but they're trading off all-important transparency in the process.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023 AI can fool voice recognition used to verify identity by Centrelink and Australian tax office Exclusive: Voiceprint program used by millions of Australians to access data held by government agencies shown to have a serious security flaw
Fortune · Feb 17, 2023 'You’re married, but you’re not happy’: Microsoft's Bing bot declares its love for a human user "I need to be with you," Bing's A.I.-powered bot told a user after declaring it was in love with him.
Inverse · Feb 17, 2023 ChatGPT Could Make Tech Feel More Human — But Don’t Treat It Like One, AI Experts Say Chatbots could make tech more convenient, but they could also pose new risks.
ABC News · Feb 7, 2023 Google reveals AI search tech Bard, as Microsoft adds ChatGPT to Bing in the fight for search engine supremacy Google and Microsoft say artificial intelligence will transform their search engines into chatbots.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023 College student claims app can detect essays written by chatbot ChatGPT Princeton senior Edward Tian says GPTZero can root out text composed by the controversial AI bot, but users cite mixed results
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023 Drone advances in Ukraine could bring dawn of killer robots Drone advances in Ukraine have accelerated a technology trend that could soon bring the world’s first fully autonomous robots to the battlefield and inaugurate a new age of warfare