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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
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University of Adelaide professor and AIML Chief Scientist Anton van den Hengel testified Tuesday, 16 July before the Senate Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) on AI’s far-reaching and enormous impact.
AIML professor convenes world-class thinkers to bring AI to new heights
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The space sector is experiencing significant growth, both in Australia and globally. An April 2024 McKinsey and Company report 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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AIML's commitment to excellence and inclusion
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AIML's Charter and Gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI) policy work as part of a larger AIML initiative to foster an inclusive working environment where excellence is encouraged and everyone is respected, heard, valued, and supported.
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'If we don’t lead this effort, someone else will' - SA Premier announces additional AI funding
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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
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Australia could add $200 billion to its economy and thousands of jobs if it introduces AI systems to world standards in key industries.
Responsible AI means keeping humans in the loop
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What are other social implications of the mainstream adoption of this technology? — By Professor Carolyn Semmler and Lana Tikhomirov.
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What are the limits of current AI, and what opportunities does this create for Australian research?
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There's a huge gap between current AI capabilities and what the public thinks AI should be; but this isn’t a drawback, it's an opportunity for Australia to invest in building technology that will significantly alter our economic landscape and daily lives — By Professor Anton van den Hengel.
Innovation needs to create value, how do we tool universities to remain relevant to industry needs?
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Australia has impressive universities that are engines of innovation; industry would be foolish to not leverage the wealth of knowledge in campuses across the country — By Professor Simon Lucey
Responsible AI has power to improve every aspect of our lives: report
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AI is being used to improve our lives and has become embedded in everything we use, from the health system to education and transportation—according to a new public report.
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AI ‘assistant’ to help busy doctors - and their patients
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Some doctors are spending up to two hours every day completing administrative duties.
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