Big names in tech and social media are being questioned in a senate inquiry into the risks and benefits surrounding AI technology in Australia. It's part of a national effort to examine AI trends, bias and opportunities, including its impact on elections and the environment, to name a few. Catriona Stirrat spoke to Dr Ida Someh - a senior lecturer in Business Information Systems at the University of Queensland, who has written extensively on the use of AI in the public sector.
Big names in tech and social media are being questioned in a senate inquiry into the risks and benefits surrounding AI technology in Australia. It's part of a national effort to examine AI trends, bias and opportunities, including its impact on elections and the environment, to name a few. Catriona Stirrat spoke to Dr Ida Someh - a senior lecturer in Business Information Systems at the University of Queensland, who has written extensively on the use of AI in the public sector.
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