News: artificial intelligence

XAI benefits to hydrological modelling obscured by hype

Hydrological modellin

Hydrologic modellers are increasingly using explainable AI (XAI) to provide additional insight into complex hydrological problems, but a new University of Adelaide study suggests XAI’s insights may not be as revolutionary as proponents suggest.

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Responsible AI focus for new research centre

AIML

Today, the University of Adelaide’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 will be based at the Lot Fourteen business and technology precinct in Adelaide.

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Five-year partnership to boost foundational AI research in Australia

CBA launch

Today, Wednesday, 18 September the University of Adelaide has announced a new strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Bank and the creation of the CommBank Centre for Foundational AI to advance research and bolster Australia’s AI capability.

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Bridging the chasm between technology and clinicians

A man studies a scan on a screen. PHOTO: Mart Production

While the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for medical diagnosis is growing, new research by the University of Adelaide has found there are still major hurdles to cover when compared to a clinician.

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AI and Plato clash

Plato

Researchers from the University of Adelaide advise that more caution should be exercised for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in educational contexts. This comes after a new study highlights key differences between modern technology and important ancient philosophy in education.

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AI to lighten the load in the fight against bushfires

A controlled burn

Snapping a picture on your next bushwalk could help predict and prevent devastating bushfires, thanks to a new innovative mobile phone app, NOBURN, powered by AI developed by University of Adelaide experts.

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AI-collected data could compromise childhood sleep disorder diagnoses

Child sleeping

A dearth of paediatric data collected using artificial intelligence (AI) tools could compromise the understanding of early sleep patterns.

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Drone AI counts waterbirds in the Murray-Darling

An aerial drone shot of waterbirds in the Murray-Darling Basin.

Innovative drone technology and artificial intelligence (AI) software is providing more accurate monitoring of waterbirds across the Murray–Darling Basin – and could be used to monitor other wildlife in the future.

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University’s Tall Poppies stand tall

Qi, Zohra, Jiawen, and Tatiana stand and smile at the University of Adelaide.

A University of Adelaide expert has been named as the South Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year for their work to help ensure food security for future generations.

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AI research helps businesses make better decisions

Ben Papps, Hung Nguyen, and Duong Nguyen look at decision models.

The University of Adelaide and MTX Group have entered into a research collaboration to develop new insights in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI).

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