Algorithms

Politics & Society
This election is a test of how AI-driven information could shape Australia’s democracy
Australia is one of the most online electorates in the world. And in 2025, AI-driven algorithms are now shaping much of what we see and know about our elections

Politics & Society
Your social media feed is changing democracy
AI algorithms have completely altered the way we consume information. So what does this mean for our decision-making come election time?

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