Healthcare could be one of AI’s greatest beneficiaries Health The AI Trends in Healthcare report highlights the rapid growth of AI as a tool for diagnosis and treatment.
ANAO creating AI use policy April 8, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Communications & Technology The Australian National Audit Office has told senate estimates it is developing guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence by staff.
Future-proofing the public sector for the AI and digital revolution April 8, 2024 By Tommaso Balbo di Vinadio and Eduardo De La Chica Career Advice The technological upheaval happening today is indispensable for tackling service delivery within the public sector. Its progress is impeded by existing talent gaps.
More than 100 years of Australian literature about AI and robotics April 4, 2024 By Leah Henrickson, Catriona Mills, David Tang and Maggie Nolan Communications & Technology Australian writers have been envisioning AI for a century. Here are five stories to read as we grapple with rapid change
Chatbots could reduce local government email load by half April 2, 2024 By Dan Holmes Communications & Technology A new paper discusses how the use of chatbots can make communication between government and citizens more efficient.
National agenda setting, AI and finances front of mind for top mandarins March 21, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal The powerful secretaries board has this month discussed public sector finances, Closing the Gap, and other major issues.
ACCC launches inquiry into AI’s role in search service competition March 18, 2024 By Tegan Jones Communications & Technology The ACCC is investigating internet search services, with a particular focus on the burgeoning influence of generative AI.
AI is creating fake legal cases and making its way into real courtrooms, with disastrous results March 13, 2024 By Michael Legg and Vicki McNamara Communications & Technology Here’s how to safeguard Australian courts against generative AI fake cases, as we’ve already seen overseas.
‘Rapid-AI’ wrapped up in privacy and security risks, study warns February 28, 2024 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Cyber security experts have warned that the race to adopt AI solutions in the corporate world is “fraught with moral and technical issues”.
AI Sprint to encourage public interest AI use February 21, 2024 By Dan Holmes Communications & Technology AI Sprint was launched on Wednesday to help startups and entrepreneurs rapidly develop AI solutions to address pressing national issues.
AI assessment tool launched by human rights commissioner February 16, 2024 By Dan Holmes Federal Tech experts have become increasingly alarmed about the societal effects of AI decision-making and mass data collection.
Survey: Aussie workers plagued by stress, burnout and trust issues want bosses to show more empathy February 13, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal More than 1,000 Australian workers have reported rapid change and more aggressive performance goals are stressing staff out.
ANU gets serious with tech policy tilt February 7, 2024 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory The Tech Policy Design Centre is now a permanent fixture of ANU to help design the best responses to AI, cyber security and online privacy.
Digital transformation remains confusing and challenging for public servants January 18, 2024 By Dan Holmes Communications & Technology Public servants love new technology but don’t like or understand artificial intelligence. Experts say this is a missed opportunity.
Consultant firm merger boosts outsourcing options for commonwealth clients January 17, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A major Australian-owned professional services firm has strengthened its offering to government with a 600 headcount across eastern states.