CSIRO’s Data61 is Australia’s data innovation network that transforms existing industries and creates new ones through the application of science and technology. As an applied R&D partner, Data61’s capabilities range from cybersecurity, confidential computing, IoT, robotics, machine learning and analytics, software and programming to behavioural sciences and more.
In a series of experiments, Australian researchers showed how machines can find vulnerabilities in human decision-making and exploit them to influence our behaviour.
StarCraft II is the latest complex game to be conquered by artificial intelligence. But if robots now reign supreme at virtual war, where does that leave us when it comes to real conflict?
Artificial intelligence needs to be developed with an ethical framework.
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Technology companies have immense power over our lives. But why are so many of their employees and others concerned about the ethics of their behaviour?
A huge range of useful jobs need robots that can adapt to their environmental niches.
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Treaties banning biological and chemical weapons are in place, and the path is clear to remove nuclear weapons too. Lethal autonomous weapons (killer robots) should be next.
Imagine a world where artificial intelligence is in control and humans are brink of extinction. What went wrong? What could we have done?
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No problem too big #1: Artificial intelligence and killer robots.
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In this special Speaking With podcast episode, a panel of artists and researchers speculates on the end of the world due to artificial intelligence and killer robots, as though it has already happened.
Both paid and unpaid apps can track your data. The apps pictured may not - but it’s hard to know which do and which don’t.
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From power walks to silly walks, we can use our movement to generate energy in a way that is unique to everyone. And that can be used to help secure our wearable technology.
How much data do you still store only on your mobile, tablet or laptop?
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We have never been so connected and we are producing more data than ever before. But how can we manage our data effectively while making sure it remains safe?
The UN is debating a total ban on all nuclear weapons.
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Talks begin today at the United Nations to negotiate a total ban of nuclear weapons. Over 3,600 scientists have signed an open letter supporting the ban.
There is no perfect voting rule for three or more options.
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