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Discussion paper
Safe and responsible AI in Australia: discussion paper
This paper focuses on governance mechanisms to ensure AI is used safely and responsibly. These mechanisms can include regulations, standards, tools, frameworks, principles and business practices. It aims to identify potential gaps in the existing domestic governance landscape and any possible additional AI governance mechanisms to support the development and adoption of AI. Feedback on...
Report
Cybercrime in Australia 2023
This is the first report in the 'Cybercrime in Australia' series, which aims to provide a clearer picture of the extent of cybercrime victimisation, help-seeking and harms among Australian computer users. It is based on a survey of over 13,000 computer users conducted in early 2023.
Submission
ADM+S submission to the Safe and responsible AI in Australia discussion paper
Nataliya Ilyushina, Jenny Kennedy, Jackie Leach Scully, Dennis Leeftink, Suvradip Maitra, Rita Matulionyte, Anthony McCosker, Robert Mullins, Kelsie Nabben, Christine Parker, Thao Phan, Flora Salim, Aaron Snoswell, Julian Thomas, Melanie Trezise, Libby Young, Jacky Zeng
This submission from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society seeks to distil what is (arguably) new and/or different about recent developments in automated decision-making (ADM) and AI technologies, and their legal, social, human and environmental impacts.
Report
The state of AI governance in Australia
While the regulatory environment related to AI systems is evolving, an organisation that uses or relies on an AI system will generally be responsible if it causes harm. This report argues that corporate leaders need to rapidly appreciate their existing legal duties and emerging responsibilities regarding AI.
Report
Smart TVs and local content prominence
To support policy development, this report presents detailed evidence about local content prominence on smart TVs. This research has been conducted as part of an Australian Research Council project, and is independent of any industry funding.
Report
Machines of mind: the case for an AI-powered productivity boom
Rapid advances in AI can have great benefits but may also lead to significant risks, so it is crucial to ensure that we steer progress in a direction that benefits all of society.
Report
Implementing Australia’s AI ethics principles: a selection of responsible AI practices and resources
This report explores some of the practical steps needed to implement the Australian government’s eight AI ethics principles, explaining each practice and its organisational context, including the roles that are key to successful implementation.
Report
Towards a considered use of AI technologies in government
The purpose of this report is to provide policy-makers and practitioners in government with an overview of controversial deployments of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the public sector, and to highlight some of the approaches being taken to govern the responsible use of these technologies in government.
Report
Social media and youth mental health 2023
Calling attention to the growing concerns about the effects of social media on youth mental health, this Advisory explores and describes some of the primary areas for mental health and well-being concerns, and opportunities for additional research to help understand the full scope and scale of social media’s impact.
Report
Generative AI: language models and multimodal foundation models
Prepared for the Australian Chief Scientist, this report explores the risks and opportunities associated with generative artificial intelligence.