An air traffic safety expert explains why humans will remain central to managing the nation’s airports and airspace even as AI promises to improve air traffic control.
Automation has wreaked havoc with government processes here and overseas, and freedom of information laws have been key to exposing it. But with the rise of AI, our laws need modernising.
Deepfakes pose a profound social threat, and education along with technology and legislation matters for containing and addressing this.
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New research by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism about the effects of AI on news organisations reveals big challenges ahead.
Making mistakes with spreadsheets can not only cause us personal frustration but can also lead to some very serious consequences.
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Companies and hiring agencies are increasingly resorting to AI-enabled tools in recruitment. How they’re used can significantly impact an individual’s perception of the organisation.
Shakira en un concierto de Rock in Rio en septiembre de 2019.
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Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The fake Biden robocall is likely to be just the latest of a series of AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns.
Face recognition technology follows earlier biometric surveillance techniques, including fingerprints, passport photos and iris scans. It’s the first that can be done without the subject’s knowledge.
Ai Weiwei with his Forever Sculpture in 2015.
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While regulating some AI applications is a step in the right direction, Australians would be better off with more ongoing expert advice and more regulation.