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AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says AI is a new form of intelligence unlike our own. Have we been getting it wrong this whole time?

Dubbed the ‘godfather of AI’, Hinton’s early work helped pioneer many of the methods underlying the AI systems we see today.

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From cancer survivor to collaborative intelligence driver: Meet Cécile Paris

A brush with cancer fuelled Cécile Paris's determination to unpack collaborative intelligence and improve how we communicate.

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Everyday AI: Artificial intelligence and the final frontier

Whether or not life exists outside of our planet is a question that has inspired astronomers, scientists and philosophers throughout the ages. Now, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), we’re getting even closer to finding answers.

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Pathways to quantum careers

Building a career in quantum isn't without its challenges. Here's how these three women found a way.

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Everyday AI: How artificial intelligence is shaping sport

From assisting umpires with line calls to making sport more accessible for vision-impaired audiences, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a mainstay in the way we play, watch and manage sport.

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Everyday AI: How artificial intelligence is helping conservation

From identifying birds in the bush to helping locate destructive crown-of-thorns starfish in the Great Barrier Reef, find out how AI is being used in conservation.

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Everyday AI: Artificial intelligence in healthcare 

From smart watches to mammogram readers, artificial intelligence is revolutionising health care. We spoke with some experts to learn more.

Everyday AI: Can artificial intelligence be creative?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to write poetry, generate visual art, and compose Grammy-award nominated pop albums. But how does it actually work?  

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Everyday AI: our innovations are music to your ears

Our podcast theme features some of our greatest innovations, from fast Wi-Fi to the insect repellent Aerogard, with a little help from AI.

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Your artificial intelligence (AI) questions, answered

How does AI work? Will it take my job? Should I be afraid of it? Conversations about AI are often filled with suspicion and fear. Our new podcast, Everyday AI, is here to change that.

‘Like ocean rips’: CSIRO report identifies 7 ‘global megatrends’ shaping the 21st century

Climate adaptation, digital transformation and geopolitical shifts are among the ‘megatrends’ Australia must navigate to thrive in the coming decades.

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We studied suicide notes to learn about the language of despair – and we’re training AI chatbots to do the same

Individuals who experience suicidal thoughts can show signs of this in the language they use. We analysed more than 100 suicide notes to find these language patterns.

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