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How AI is detecting the spread of serious illness

An artificial intelligence-powered system is being used to identify the spread of debilitating illness in communities earlier, with the tool able to detect Melbourne’s thunderstorm asthma outbreak up to nine hours before it was officially reported. Developed by researchers from CSIRO’s Data61 and UNSW Sydney’s Kirby Institute, the system uses Natural Language Processing and anonymised...

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Artificial Intelligence: A Discussion

On October 2nd 2019, a panel of artificial intelligence and machine learning experts from CSIRO’s Data61 discussed the myriad of applications, benefits and challenges AI presents to the nation and the world at D61+ LIVE 2019, Australia’s premier data science event. According to Data61’s Digital Innovation Report developed by AlphaBeta, digital innovation, underpinned by science...

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D61+ LIVE 2019: Day 2 photo gallery

Three masterclasses, six panels, two keynotes, four research amplified sessions, and a multitude of interactive exhibitions, ideas swapping, and inspiration – take a look at Day Two of D61+ LIVE 2019.  

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HIVERY Exports AI solutions to the world

The data economy is making new demands of Australia’s, and indeed the world’s, business models, with rapid advances and availability of technology redefining markets and reshaping industries. AI is already helping business owners better understand their customers, supply chains and emerging opportunities. There are numerous companies (large and small) using predictive analytics and machine learning...

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Seizing the AI opportunity in Australia

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to be applied to almost every Industry in Australia, an application that could see a level of industrial transformation and productivity not seen before, and a new understanding of what humanity is capable of. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the name given to a range of interrelated technologies that can...

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Three Australian industries that have an AI advantage

Reshaping virtually every industry, profession and life, artificial intelligence (AI) has had a profound impact every facet of our lives and will continue to impact them far into the future. From emergency management of natural hazards and supporting an ageing population, to monitoring the health of infrastructure and preventing traffic congestion, AI has provided Australia...

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Largest machine learning conference coming to Sydney

Australia has won an international bid to host the Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) in Sydney 2021, with CSIRO’s Data61 leading the successful tender in partnership with strategic bidding organisation BESydney and with the support of the New South Wales (NSW) Government. The largest and most prestigious machine learning conference in the...

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World-first computational model predicts dengue outbreaks

A world-first computational model that accurately predicts the spread of infectious diseases carried by air passengers, such as dengue fever, could help prevent future outbreaks. Developed by scientists at CSIRO’s Data61 in collaboration with Queensland University and Queensland Health, the tool draws on travel data from the International Air Transportation Association and dengue incidence rates...

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AI + Indigenous Knowledge a powerful tool posing critical questions

In Kakadu National Park, an invasive weed is choking precious wetlands. Para grass is displacing native plants and reducing habitats for magpie geese, a population considered to be a key indicator of ‘healthy country’ by traditional owners. It’s hard for local park rangers to monitor and manage this weed in this vast landscape – and...

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Scalable graph machine learning: A mountain we climb?

Graph machine learning is still a relatively new and developing area of research, so you could be forgiven for a lack of familiarity with its place in deep learning. But we’re fast discovering that interconnected problems like money laundering, media propagation and cybercrime are particularly well suited to graph analytics. We can draw powerful insights...

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Spotlight on Women in STEM: Dr Alexandra Bratanova

Dr Alexandra Bratanova, Research Scientist, Insight Team, CSIRO’s Data61 talks about what inspired her to pursue a career in STEM. TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. I’m Alex and I’ve just started my 5th year at CSIRO. Yes, I’ve been here before Data61 which feels like a century ago. I’ve got a PhD from the University...

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Artificial Intelligence: A discussion series

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of those technologies, like advances in gene editing or quantum computing, which has the power to change life itself. It has the potential to transform economies, unlock new societal and environmental value and accelerate scientific discovery. With AI estimated to generate $13 trillion in economic activity globally by 2030, the...

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HIVERY Exports AI solutions to the world

The data economy is making new demands of Australia’s, and indeed the world’s, business models, with rapid advances and availability of technology redefining markets and reshaping industries. AI is already helping business owners better understand their customers, supply chains and emerging opportunities. There are numerous companies (large and small) using predictive analytics and machine learning...
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D61+ LIVE 2019 Highlights video

70 international and local experts speaking, 46 exhibition booths, seven keynotes, 12 panels, five masterclasses, and 1,600 attendees – spanning two days in early October and held at Carriageworks in Sydney, D61+ LIVE 2019 was one of our largest showcases yet. Everything from how researchers can commercialise their findings, what influence a highly-connected world has...

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D61+ LIVE Answers: What a digital-driven economy will demand of Australian business

We’ve seen first-hand how digital development is impacting our nation. New industries and jobs are being created, while existing industries are transforming and are demanding new skills and approaches.  While Australia offers world class research expertise and a skilled workforce, our nation is currently lagging behind its OECD peers in digital innovation. This digital technology...

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David Thodey on the science of growth

Originally published by InnovationAus.com CSIRO chairman David Thodey has cautioned government and business alike against tightening research and innovation budgets in the face of Australia’s somewhat anaemic economic outlook. After the 27 years of continuous growth, the economy is quite clearly tightening, and it is becoming harder to find new growth. Offering a word to...

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Our billion-dollar AI opportunity

The AI revolution is not on the horizon — it’s already here. In fact, AI is estimated to generate $13 trillion in economic activity across the world by 2030. So how can we build a positive AI future?

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Data61 Mixed Reality Lab

A ‘technology game-changer’ for manufacturing and multiple other industries, the newly launched Mixed Reality Lab in Melbourne will enable organisations to create ‘digital twins’, or computer-generated copies, of real-world objects.

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