The University of Melbourne
We built AI friends but forgot the safeguards
Recent bans of AI companions for under-18s highlight growing concerns about teen mental health and policy lagging behind technology
Technology and Innovation
James Cook University
AI set to reshape Indigenous Ranger education
James Cook University senior leadership are ready to revolutionise the delivery of degree programs in remote communities, using AI to accelerate the integration of western and traditional knowledge systems.
Edith Cowan University
Attitudes, not personality, may drive deepfake pornography creation
New ECU research has examined the psychological factors associated with the creation of sexually explicit deepfake images.
Griffith University
Team develops fast, affordable, on-site ‘forever chemical’ test
A new study has unveiled a new method to cost-effectively and practically test for “forever chemicals” in water, potentially revolutionising environmental PFAS monitoring.
The University of Melbourne
Research shaping the future of GenAI capability building in higher education
The University of Melbourne is significantly strengthening staff and student readiness for a Generative AI (GenAI)-enabled future through pioneering research from the GEM Scott Teaching Fellowship.
Griffith University
Machine learning unlocks greener pathway to urea production
Urea is an extremely important chemical, especially for fertilisers. But, making urea is energy intensive and relies heavily on fossil fuels.
University of Wollongong
New guidelines to help schools protect children’s digital privacy
UOW researchers release five evidence-based principles to help schools protect children’s data and navigate online sharing
The University of Melbourne
AI joins the fight against superbugs
For the first time, Australian scientists have used AI to make ready-to-use proteins that can kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria
University of Technology Sydney
Experts warn unstructured AI use in schools risks ‘cognitive atrophy’
As AI rapidly enters classrooms, education researchers say Australia must act now to prevent students from losing key cognitive skills essential to learning and development.
The University of Melbourne
Bringing GenAI into the classroom with Dr Rachel Woodlock
Meet Dr Rachel Woodlock, Lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Asia Institute within the Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne, who has recently brought generative AI (GenAI) into the classroom by being part of two Learning and Teaching Initiative (LTI) grant projects.
Australian Catholic University
When the bubble turns yellow
In an underground coal mine in China, an environment that’s among the most hazardous workplaces on earth, the methane gas that seeps naturally from coal seams can ignite with devastating consequences.
The University of Western Australia
National project a quantum leap in sustainable data centres
A national project aimed at optimising energy use and emissions of Australia’s data centres using next‑generation quantum and artificial intelligence technologies has received Federal funding.