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This new data privacy tool is ensuring anonymous COVID-19 data stays secure and private

All it takes for an individual to be reidentified in an anonymous dataset are three crucial pieces of information – birth date, gender, and postcode. These factors are arguably the most asked questions when filling out a form, and with every interaction with digital technology recorded, protecting people’s privacy and information can be challenging. But...

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Coastal hazard assessment tool wins national environment and sustainability award

The Port Phillip Coast Hazard Assessment project, conducted by CSIRO’s Data61 in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), has received the Environment and Sustainability award at both the Victorian and National APSEA Industry Awards, held separately in March this year. 

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Spotlight on Women in Tech: Dr Monica Wen Chen

We’re speaking to Dr Monica Wen Chen, an award-winning AI research scientist in the Decision Making Under Uncertainty group within the Analytics and Decision Sciences Program here at CSIRO’s Data61. Dr Chen discusses her career path, what she’s currently working on, one of the biggest changes that needs to take place in the tech industry and her advice on breaking into the world of data science.

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AI-powered spinal segmentation technology could ‘save radiologists and surgeons thousands of hours of work’

A new AI-powered piece of medtech segments spinal vertebrae, partner Singular Health anticipates a 95% accuracy in two minutes, which could enable medical professionals to better plan their surgeries.

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Spotlight on Women in Tech – Dr Cecile Paris

We're talking to Dr Cecile Paris, Group Leader of the Knowledge Discovery and Management group at CSIRO's Data61, about her most impactful projects, career advice for anyone looking to break into the tech industry, and using natural language processing to study the emotional health of populations in real time.

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Spotlight on Women in Tech: Dr Mehwish Nasim

Meet Dr Mehwish Nasim, a computational social scientist and researcher within the Software and Computational program at CSIRO's Data61. We're talking to her about pursuing a career in tech, closing the gender gap in STEM, and modelling the spread of misinformation on social media.

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Spotlight on Women in Tech: Katrina Lo Surdo

Meet Katrina Lo Surdo - she's an Electrical and Computer Engineer in the Robotics and Autonomous Systems Group at CSIRO's Data61 and is a crucial member of our DARPA team, where she develops hardware and assists with the power and emergency stop circuitry for two robotic platforms.

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Improving ASEAN’s resilience through foresight in science, technology and innovation

Representatives from ASEAN nations came together to develop foresight skills in the areas of science, technology and innovation, to prepare for future challenges and capitalise on opportunities across the ASEAN region. The initiative is the result of a partnership between CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI). Director...
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This AI-powered platform can identify insect and snake species from photo

‘Is it venomous?’ is arguably one of the most common questions asked in Australia, home to 170 species of snakes and 2,000 species of spider. Parents of two and with regularly visiting British relatives, Nic and Murray Scarce know the benefit of being able to accurately identify some of Australia’s most notorious wildlife. “During one...

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Q&A with Professor Jon Whittle, the new Director of CSIRO’s Data61

Professor Jon Whittle has been announced as the new Director of CSIRO’s Data61 after a competitive international search. Professor Whittle is a world-renowned expert in software engineering and human-computer interaction, with a particular interest in IT for social good, AI research in health sciences and sustainable development. He will begin his leadership of Data61 on...

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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...

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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