Our Work
The Rapid Research Information Forum, chaired by the Chief Scientist and organised by the Australian Academy of Science, submitted a background research document to the Minister for Health. The Lead Author was Professor Genevieve Bell, AO. Seth Lazar was one of seven other contributing authors.
Read MoreIn this submission, Dr Will Bateman (with Dr Julia Powles) responded to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Technology and Human Rights Discussion Paper. The submission focused on three areas of reform: the use of self-regulation and cost-benefit analyses in the regulation of human rights; the remedial force of human rights law; and the powers given to any ‘AI Safety Commissioner’.
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 MoreThe US Defense Innovation Board recently approved a document proposing principles governing the deployment of AI within the Department of Defense. HMI project leader Seth Lazar was invited to an expert panel discussing candidate principles, and made a submission to the Board.
Read MoreTogether with the Australian Academy of Science, HMI team members wrote a submission responding to the Data61 discussion paper: “Artificial Intelligence: Australia’s Ethics Framework”. Read our key recommendations here.
Read MoreIn the aggregate, advances in data analytics can now yield unexpected and highly beneficial insights into human behaviour, which the government can harness in the interests of the public. But those advances pose significant risks of harming the very people they are intended to benefit. Read more in our submission to the National Data Sharing Commission’s discussion paper on Data Sharing and Release.
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 Adamson provided input into the ANU Future Insights Workshop on AI macro-trends convened by the National Security College in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs. AI’s technical, social, and operational aspects were examined through the lenses of “whole of portfolio” and whole-of-government.
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