Particular AI-related research and analysis needs have been identified by the Bangladesh Aspire to Innovate (a2i) Programme of the ICT Division and Cabinet Division of Bangladesh. Applicants are asked to choose one research question/problem, under either ‘Continuous Assessment’’ or ‘Pregnancy Monitoring’, to respond to in a policy research paper. (Representatives from the relevant government agencies will provide guidance to the researchers as they develop their papers.). Click through for more details!
Read MoreCongratulations to Dr. Sarah Logan of the Australian National University and Dr. Jasper Tromp of the National University of Singapore for winning research grants for this EOI. Sarah and Jasper will create a policy relevant papers for the Thai government in the areas of ‘Poverty Alleviation’ and ‘Medicine & Healthcare’ respectively.
Read MoreAI LEAP is a new annual conference that aims to foster intellectual exchanges among disciplinary and trans-disciplinary experts, drawing broadly on computer science, the social sciences, and the humanities, without centering any one perspective at the expense of others. Click through for more information.
Read MoreJoin us at the 4th AAAI/ACM Conference on AI, Ethics, and Society - 19-21 May 2021!
Read MoreOn November 11 2020, the Women in AI Ethics™ Collective - Australia held their first Asia Pacific summit. The summit brought together women and allies from around the world to discuss the current state of diversity + ethics in AI and build meaningful action plans for progress through inspiring panel discussions, workshops, and lightning talks. Click through for more information.
Read MoreA virtual workshop on Trust and Safety that was held on the 2nd of June 2020. This was a joint event with the Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence Cooperative Research Centre, Data61, and 3AI. Click through for more information.
Read MoreHumanising Machine Intelligence convened a virtual roundtable consultation with Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow to discuss the Human Rights and Technology Project on 28 May 2020. HMI brought a group of senior experts and decision makers together across academia, industry and government to support the important work of the Commission.
Read MoreThe Australian Robotics Network are leading a series of workshops, being held across the country to progress the second edition of the Robotics Roadmap for Australia covering areas of national significance to Australia; resources, manufacturing, healthcare, services, defence, infrastructure, agriculture/environment, space and transport/mobility. This webinar lay the foundations of a trust and safety robotics network of researchers, assurance industries, government and organisations in Australia.
Read MoreLaunched on ANZAC Day weekend, the COVIDSafe app is one of the fastest-downloaded apps in Australian history, but has also been the source of much controversy. A month in, we now know more about the app itself, the legislation supporting it, and the alternatives available around the world. It's possible to make an informed assessment of where we are, and where we need to go from here.
Read MoreIn a joint submission, HMI identified 7 areas for further development in the Human Rights and Technology discussion paper proposed by the Australian Human Rights Commission. The main three concerned: defining ‘AI-informed decision-making’; the demand for explanations; and the absence of a formally link between design and assessment.
Read MoreChelle was recently invited to become the Women in AI Ethics (WAIE) Regional Lead for Australia. Women in AI Ethics is a global network based on Recognition, Representation, and Empowerment.
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