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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
This week, a packed Bonython Hall at the University of Adelaide was host to the latest Julia Gillard annual public lecture. The lecture series, named after The Hon. Julia Gillard, a University of Adelaide 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.
'If we don’t lead this effort, someone else will' - SA Premier announces additional AI funding
South Australian Premier announces additional funding for AI research, the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML)
Greater AI utilisation could add $200 billion a year to the Australian economy, according to a new report
Australia could add $200 billion to its economy and thousands of jobs if it introduces AI systems to world standards in key industries.
Why must Australia invest in AI research and development?
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?
As AI becomes more prevalent in everyday life, understanding how humans interact with automated systems is another exciting multidisciplinary area.
Is AI an existential threat to humanity?
We're a long way from machines being able to think and act like humans. Here's why.
What are AI superpowers doing to advance their incorporation of AI into their defence postures, and what are the national security implications for Australia?
In 2022, there are two kinds of AI ‘superpowers’: companies and states.
What opportunities does AI present for Australia?
Building sovereign AI capability is vital for Australia. AI will support and grow the industries our economy relies on, create new opportunities and help us sit at the global table with other high-achieving AI nations.
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Will machines ever replace people and would that lead to mass joblessness?
The question for Australia is whether we want to actively participate in this new global information-based and AI-driven market, or succumb to it.
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Can’t we just buy AI solutions ‘off the shelf’?
It might seem cheaper at first, but buying off-the-shelf AI systems places Australian data in the hands of foreign technology companies — and that has risks.
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