Algorithms

When asked to explain why an algorithm rejected a loan application, two AI models listed entirely different reasons. If AI can disagree like this, what does it mean for transparency?

‘Minimum obstacle skeletons’ could be used to optimise mass telecommunications and transport networks. But first, we need to solve a puzzle

Computer simulations are helping develop a new generation of bacteria-busting molecules and demonstrating the deadly power that could help solve the antimicrobial resistance crisis

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

AI algorithms have completely altered the way we consume information. So what does this mean for our decision-making come election time?

New research finds that AI doesn’t just discriminate against women in the workforce – but also has a problem with parents

Robodebt teaches us that even simple automated decision-making systems come with the biases of the people, systems and policies that conceive them

As artificial intelligence becomes an increasing part of our lives, what does the expansion of technology mean for the futures of women?

New research is combining data from satellites to help us better anticipate and adapt to climate change and extreme weather in Australia

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