We’re close to banning nuclear weapons – killer robots must be next
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.
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Sorry everyone: on the internet, you’re always the product
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The way we walk can be used to power and secure our devices
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.
Cloud, backup and storage devices: how best to protect your data
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?
Why we signed the open letter from scientists supporting a total ban on nuclear weapons
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.
Kenneth Arrow’s legacy and why elections can be flawed
Kenneth Arrow, the Nobel prize winner who died last month, showed us there is no perfect voting rule. So how does his theory work?
Listen up: a plan to help scientists get their research heard by decision-makers
Research comes with risk and uncertainty so getting the right message across to the people who matter can be a challenge for scientists. A new plan out today hopes to change that.
Know when to fold ‘em: AI beats world’s top poker players
Artificial intelligence researchers have upped the ante and developed a program that has beaten the world's best Heads-Up No-Limit Texas Hold’em poker players.
Who will be the winner in the next computing revolution?
Tech companies are racing to create a new way of interacting with computers - artificial intelligence.
What construction jobs will look like when robots can build things
A scenario analysis of the construction industry in 2036 paints an interesting picture for workers.
Should Tesla’s autopilot cars be allowed on public roads following accidents?
Two Tesla cars running on autopilot have crashed this year, and one driver was killed. It raises the question of whether the company's autonomous driving system is safe for our roads.
Business is waking up to the idea of deep learning
We're just at the beginning of working out the tasks machines will make us better at.
Blockchain is useful for a lot more than just Bitcoin
While Bitcoin gets all the attention, the blockchain technology it's based on could have applications across business and government.
Australia should take a stand against ‘killer robots’
We need to ban lethal autonomous weapons, or "killer robots", as we have done with biological weapons, land mines and blinding lasers, and Australia should take a leading role in making that happen.
Eye in the Sky movie gives a real insight into the future of warfare
The moral and ethical dilemmas of future warfare are depicted in this tight British thriller. But what will happen when humans become more removed from the weapons of war?
AI has beaten us at Go. So what next for humanity?
A machine has bested us at yet another intellectually challenging game. It shows artificial intelligence is progressing rapidly, but it doesn't mean humans are redundant quite yet.
Automation won’t destroy jobs, but it will change them
Many jobs are likely to disappear due to technology and automation, but many more are likely to be created. The greatest challenge is managing the transition.
Don’t be alarmed: AI won’t leave half the world unemployed
Intelligent machines are taking on many of the jobs once carried out by humans but that doesn't mean we'll have mass unemployment.
Port Botany doesn’t need another expensive rail project – here is the evidence
Improving the efficiency of existing rail infrastructure into Port Botany will deliver the capacity gains it will need.
Your questions answered on artificial intelligence
Is genuine artificial consciousness possible? Should we protect jobs from automation? Your questions on AI and robots answered here.
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Senior Researcher and Project Manager, Advanced Surveillance Project, Data61
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Technology Strategist, Data61
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Conj. Assoc. Professor; Principal Researcher, Data61
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Senior Reseacher in Machine Learning, Data61
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Director of E-Health Business, Data61
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Senior Researcher, Data61
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Sr. Principal Researcher, Data61
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Research engineer, Advanced Surveillance Project, Data61
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Chief Technology Officer, Data61
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Senior Principal Scientist, Strategy and Foresight, Data61
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Director, Broadband and the Digital Economy, Data61
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Professor of AI at UNSW, Research Group Leader, Data61
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Graduate Researcher, Data61
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Researcher, Data61