Artificial Intelligence

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

Health & Medicine
As AI gets smarter, are we getting dumber?
There’s growing concern that an over-reliance on AI could lead to apathy and cognitive decline. So, what can we do to stay sharp in an AI-driven world?

Environment
How bots are driving the climate crisis and how we can solve it
The internet now makes up around 7.4 per cent of global emissions – with half of that made up of bots. But it’s possible to track the perpetrators of bot-related energy waste

Health & Medicine
We should include older adults in medical AI design
As AI technology advances, understanding and integrating the perspectives of older adults can lead to more user-centred and effective AI solutions in healthcare

Arts & Culture
Have you been taken by the Korean Wave yet?
What big data tells us about the rising popularity of South Korean ‘Hallyu’ culture around the world

Health & Medicine
Opinion
Artificial intelligence is changing the way your GP works
Many of us are still getting our heads around the potential impacts of AI, but medical AI scribes are fast becoming an ally in GP consultations

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
On the Road to Gundag(AI): Ensuring rural communities benefit from the AI revolution
AI is already used throughout rural communities from precision agriculture to self-driving trucks. But we need to help regional small businesses benefit from AI while avoiding the harmful aspects

Sciences & Technology
Ethics, privacy and the perils of 'deepfake geography'
Geospatial AI could transform healthcare and disaster management, but we need comprehensive guidelines and laws to mitigate misinformation and safeguard users

Sciences & Technology
Opinion
Is today the day the music dies?
Australia’s live music scene is already suffering, but AI-generated music could put the industry under even more pressure