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Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Artificial intelligence technology is already being used to monitor Aussie workers even though laws governing its use are not yet in place.

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

Machine-learning technology could become the next weapon against bushfires with researchers developing a prototype delivering more accurate predictions.

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Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl

Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl

A curvy, curly wind turbine will be put to the test in Australia as researchers and a local start-up look for ways to add more to metropolitan areas.

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Wild, weird and unexpected gadgets have been shown in Las Vegas as part of an annual tech fest, with AI powering some household devices for the first time.

All ahead AI: fresh risk, different rules, new features

All ahead AI: fresh risk, different rules, new features

Generative AI tools have already changed the way Australians work, communicate and study. Experts say more changes are coming in 2025.

Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Australia could unlock $1.7 billion and thousands of jobs by 2050 if it seizes the opportunity to create hydrogen-manufacturing equipment, a study has found.

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Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

A study of Australian research investments has been welcomed by business, academic and technology groups, but some say more urgent action is needed.

Australians urged not to walk but to work on the moon

Australians urged not to walk but to work on the moon

Australians urged not to walk but to work on the moon

Australians urged not to walk but to work on the moon

Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is urging local researchers to look to space for answers to some of earth's biggest challenges.

Major Australian university launches 'AI first' policy

Major Australian university launches 'AI first' policy

Major Australian university launches 'AI first' policy

Major Australian university launches 'AI first' policy

University students will be encouraged to use artificial intelligence programs to complete assignments and research projects under a bold policy change.

Roll out the solar: $6.8m facility to print solar cells

Roll out the solar: $6.8m facility to print solar cells

Roll out the solar: $6.8m facility to print solar cells

Roll out the solar: $6.8m facility to print solar cells

Thousands of flexible solar cells are expected to be printed by the ream in a $6.8 million facility established by Australia's leading science organisation.

Why packing waste could be the secret to a cool summer

Why packing waste could be the secret to a cool summer

Why packing waste could be the secret to a cool summer

Why packing waste could be the secret to a cool summer

Packing material and static electricity could take the edge off future electricity bills, according to Australian researchers.

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Subtle changes in the words used by generative AI tools could act as a virtual watermark for the text they produce to tip off readers, research has found.

Solar panel pioneer in the spotlight at tech awards

Solar panel pioneer in the spotlight at tech awards

Solar panel pioneer in the spotlight at tech awards

Solar panel pioneer in the spotlight at tech awards

Batteries made from waste, earthquake-proof buildings and solar panel technology that keeps lights on around the world have been recognised at an awards gala.

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Trial to test if electric vehicles can power homes

Australia's national science agency will team with an electricity retailer to find out whether electric cars can be used to power homes and back up the grid.

No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

Tesla has unveiled its vision for self-driving taxis in a vehicle that has no manual driving controls. Experts say they are cautious but optimistic.

Park your car to power your home: study probes EV tech

Electric cars could become energy storage solutions as part of a two-year project launched by the NRMA and university researchers.

Aussie researchers turn wine into green battery tech

Australian university researchers have won a patent for using food acids to create a major component of battery technology.

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Google reveals plans to add AI to Aussie search results

Google's generative AI tool will explain search results in Australia as part of a technology trial but experts warn to watch for serious or funny mistakes.

Researchers deploy AI to track secret lives of whales

Researchers at Google and an Australian university have teamed up to track whales along the east coast and use AI to uncover what they are really up to.

Defence scientists ready for China's 'grey' warfighting

Defence science is proving crucial as smaller powers stand up to China and Russia but can also be used to deter war in an increasingly uncertain future.

Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub

Can businesses turn waste into jet fuel and gases into fish food? Researchers at an Australian university plan to investigate carbon-cutting projects.

Check one, two: Google tests if AI can improve hearing

Could hearing aids and cochlear implants benefit from artificial intelligence technology? Google and Australian researchers have teamed to find out.

Amazon tests AI for audiobooks but new rules are coming

Amazon is testing AI-generated voices for audiobooks in the absence of guidance, its executives say, as government officials reveal AI rules are in the works.

Ramp up research or risk falling behind, event told

Australia is falling behind other nations in research and development and needs to make bigger investments and engage Indigenous knowledge, an event has heard.

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