Ethics

Engineering identity from anonymity: Our work on risks of re-identification

As you’ve no doubt read, either through Algorithm or national news, data is everywhere. We create and consume data continuously. This data is specific to us, but when consolidated, this shared data can be of immense value. The value is not only for population level insights. An example – it has been identified that data...

AFP using AI innovation to protect investigators from abhorrent material

‘The more data the better’ is a recurring request from organisations when it comes to mining data sets to solve complex problems. However, in unique cases, being exposed to too much data can be harmful to one’s mental health when working on the data-driven front line. The Australian Federal Police are tasked with identifying abhorrent...

Over 2,000 fake Android apps discovered

The apps you regularly use to log your steps, edit your photos and monitor your finances may be hiding malicious software that could be tracking and even stealing your personal information. As part of a two-year cyber security project, researchers from CSIRO’s Data61 and the Faculty of Engineering’s School of Computer Science at the University...

Artificial intelligence in Australia needs to get ethical, so we have a plan

This article was originally published on The Conversation. The question of whether technology is good or bad depends on how it’s developed and used. Nowhere is that more topical than in technolgies using artificial intelligence. When developed and used appropriately, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the way we live, work, communicate...

A powerful genie – The Gradient Institute on ethical AI

"We’ve so far built a genie that is powerful but naively obedient. As we grant it more power, it is critical that we also make it wiser"

A roadmap for artificial intelligence – have your say at D61+ Live

The ‘Artificial Intelligence Roadmap and Ethics Framework’ is a project being led by Data61’s Strategic Insight team, in partnership with the Department for Innovation, Industry and Science, and the Office of the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur. At D61+ Live, we’ll be holding a booth at which you can talk to our experts about your thoughts on...

Fiction, reality and robot commonsense – A Q&A with Professor Ronald Arkin on his D61+ Live talk

"Robots are here and they will have a greater and greater impact on society. We need to discuss the manifold ethical questions they pose to society. Technological advances are outpacing our ability to regulate and legislate. Everyone is a stakeholder in this discussion so my hope is that more people will get engaged. It’s our future we’re talking about"

D61+ Live – We chat with D61+ Live staff and guests about the event

A series of quick one-on-ones about D61+ Live, coming up next week - chatting about big ideas and big opportunities at D61+ Live. Grab your free tickets now!

D61+ Live – Machine learning expert Lachlan McCalman, on the near future of AI

"People are rightfully looking to how to correct errors in automation. It's a going to be a difficult challenge, but it's one we have to tackle"

D61+ Live: A chat with Hilary Cinis, ethics expert and keynote speaker

"There’s lots of questions about how to proceed with ethical AI. I believe very strongly that there are a lot of answers to it"