Algorithms
Sciences & Technology
When it comes to jobs, AI does not like parents
New research finds that AI doesn’t just discriminate against women in the workforce – but also has a problem with parents
Sciences & Technology
The flawed algorithm at the heart of Robodebt
Robodebt teaches us that even simple automated decision-making systems come with the biases of the people, systems and policies that conceive them
Politics & Society
Book extract
AI, automation and women
As artificial intelligence becomes an increasing part of our lives, what does the expansion of technology mean for the futures of women?
Health & Medicine
The satellite data mapping Australia’s new climate extremes
New research is combining data from satellites to help us better anticipate and adapt to climate change and extreme weather in Australia
Sciences & Technology
Forecasting landslides from space
A new data-driven tool uses satellites to accurately predict devastating natural disasters before they occur – locating potential land failures to protect at-risk communities
Sciences & Technology
Challenging decisions made by algorithm
If an algorithm makes a decision about you that you think is unfair, a lack of process can make it difficult to challenge, appeal or even contest that decision
Arts & Culture
Hey Siri, how’s my mental health?
Conversational systems may play a key role in future mental healthcare and have the potential to help cut down global e-waste – but there are caveats
Politics & Society
Podcast
AI and humans: collaboration rather than domination
When algorithms make important decisions, we also need to involve humans who understand the context, explains AI and ethics researcher Jeannie Paterson
Sciences & Technology
What if Melbourne was a giant Dungeons and Dragons game?
A prototype application, Biometric DnD, takes D&D character creation to the next level, using AI and your face. But it also highlights the dark side of biased algorithms
Politics & Society
Mapping wage theft with data science
Wage theft is almost ‘normal’ in some industries, but hard to detect. Predictive algorithms can help regulators and give workers an edge