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Australia’s AI capital opportunity - AIML Research Showcase 2023

AIML Research Showcase 2023

People from across South Australian government, business and industry joined us for the latest in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) research at the AIML Research Showcase 2023.

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‘Line-busting’ AI for faster snacks at the big game

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From the Super Bowl to Taylor Swift's tour, millions of Americans are buying snacks from stadium vendors supported by a South Australian software startup — read how AI is giving MyVenue the competitive edge.

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AIML heads to Canberra

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What do Australia's politicians want to know about AI?

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AI mushroom research sprouts $400k fellowship

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Australia’s lucrative exotic mushroom industry is set to benefit from the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, as part of a new project aimed at improving efficiency and overall harvest yield while also reducing waste.

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AI fast-track for development of water saving plants

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A new AI tool is helping scientists quickly identify crop plants that are more drought tolerant.

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AI art vending machine seeks human connection, not money

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Vending machines have been helping us make quick transactions for more than 200 years, and while you can practically buy anything from prescription medicine to pizzas from an automated kiosk, they’ve never had their own unique personality, until now.

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Improving AI’s understanding of our 3D world

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Creating artificial intelligence that can better understand our varied 3D world is one of Matt Howe’s goals.

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Why must Australia invest in AI research and development?

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Other countries are investing, and investing big.

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Do we need social scientists and the general public to contribute to AI development?

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As AI becomes more prevalent in everyday life, understanding how humans interact with automated systems is another exciting multidisciplinary area.

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Is AI an existential threat to humanity?

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We're a long way from machines being able to think and act like humans. Here's why.

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