Sally Cripps

We are recruiting! Our Thrive program is seeking a #Data #Science Software Engineer to do innovative research using probabilistic Machine Learning methods to help us identify the factors that enable children to finish school well. Apply now: seek.com.au/job/71054673 #Jobadvert

We're excited Danielle Woolley is joining us as an HTI fellow to leverage insights from our Thrive program to support better decision making in government & industry. Danielle brings a wealth of government experience in tackling social disadvantage. uts.edu.au/human-technolo…

Welcome Danielle!

We are so pleased to announce Myfanwy Wallwork, formerly at @LexisNexisAUS will be joining us for a six-month HTI Fellowship, to work on operationalising the NSW AI Assurance Framework, ensuring fairness & transparency in services using AI. uts.edu.au/human-technolo… @digital_nsw

📢We are calling for submissions for the Special Track "Accelerating collective decision intelligence" that our Director, Technology @ProfSallyCripps is chairing at @dataforpolicy 2024 conference. Submissions due 27 November dataforpolicy.org/2024-tracks/

Our new research program Thrive is using AI and statistical machine learning methods, lived experience and community co-design to understand and create solutions to young people finishing school well. In partnership with @TeEACH_WSU and @prfoundation1 uts.edu.au/human-technolo…

@HTI_UTS's Submission to the DISR Discussion Paper: Safe and Responsible AI in Australia. Read our 6 recommendations here: uts.edu.au/human-technolo… @IndustryGovAu - DISR

Remember 'move fast & break things'? That was then. Now regulation is back! But we need genuine reform. That means doing better at enforcing our existing laws, and filling the gaps where the law doesn't protect people from AI risks. Our op-ed: theconversation.com/do-we-need-a-n…

Regulation was once a dirty word in tech companies around the world. Now even AI’s greatest advocates are calling for reform. We need to seize this moment for real reform. Read our article in @ConversationEDU by @nickdavis97, @sophiefarthing2 & @esantow theconversation.com/do-we-need-a-n…

@esantow speaking at the NSW AI Summit 2023 held today at @UTSEngage NSW was the first AUS state to adopt an AI Assurance Framework. It helps gov. develop & use AI responsibly… but AI is a moving target (think: the rise of generative AI), it’s now time to update the Framework!

Rampant facial recognition creates a permanent virtual line up. You could be shopping or watching your team play at a stadium. But you're always a suspect. This risks catastrophic error & takes us towards mass surveillance. Great investigation by @choiceaustralia & @KateABower

Lauren Perry from @HTI_UTS tells CHOICE that venue managers shouldn't be using facial recognition technology as a default approach. The fact that they are highlights the need for law reform she says.

@UTSEngage @LaurenEWPerry

Facial recognition technology is being deployed at major venues often without your knowledge or permission. In a revealing investigation by @choiceaustralia today, @HTI_UTS’ @LaurenEWPerry calls for urgent law reform. Read more: choice.com.au/consumers-and-… #facialrecognition

How should a robot explore the #Moon? A simple question shows the limits of current #AI systems, by Sally Cripps (@ProfSallyCripps), et al, of University of Technology Sydney (@UTSunleashed) in @ConversationEDU theconversation.com/how-should-a-r… #Lunapolitics #Australia

Following the launch of @HTI_UTS’ recent report by @__laurensolomon & Prof. @nickdavis97 into the current state of #AI gov. In AUS. Prof. @nickdavis97 & @sophiefarthing2 led a thought-provoking discussion on the human implications of #corporate use of AI. uts.edu.au/human-technolo…

Can #lawyers be the community’s trusted guides in the age of #AI? Professor @esantow will be the keynote speaker at the @LawSocietyNSW Specialist Accreditation #Conference in August where he’ll explore how AI is changing legal practice. Find out more: lsj.com.au/articles/confe….

What does the process of a robot rover finding its way on the Moon's surface have to do with getting what we really need out of AI systems? It's all down to cause, effect and confidence write @HTI_UTS and @ANUmedia experts in @ConversationEDU: bddy.me/3JBh0Ju

What does the process of a robot rover finding its way on the Moon's surface have to do with getting what we really need out of AI systems? It's all down to cause, effect and confidence write @HTI_UTS and @ANUmedia experts in @ConversationEDU: bddy.me/3JACtSS

Technology can help, and it can harm. In this podcast, Prof. @esantow & Dr @AmandasAudit explores the ways we use #AI and whether systems like #ChatGPT can cause more harm than good. Tune in at open.spotify.com/episode/7oY2YC…