AI Ally Project

🚨 Exciting News from AI Ally! 🚨 Our team has just published an article in @ConversationEDU 🎉 In it, we discuss how well-designed AI tools can make social media and online gaming safer for young people. 💬🤖 theconversation.com/online-spaces-…

The idea of an all-seeing AI monitoring our every move might sound Orwellian, but these tools could be key to making the internet a safer place. @unimelb #Echobox=1727679341-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theconversation.com/online-spaces-…

Thank you so much to all the wonderful people who filled out our survey. We appreciate your time and your bravery. 💜

The good news is: These insights are extremely helpful and have given us a good idea about what AI Ally should look like. Our team are locked-in, working hard to bring this tool to life, and we can’t wait to show you what’s coming next! 🌟

📊Survey Results Are In! 🚨 We are very proud to share with you some of the preliminary findings from our AI Ally Recruitment survey. Our survey has revealed that online harassment is, unfortunately, a daily reality for many people. #socialmedia #survey #onlinesafety

Set your alarms for 8 am tomorrow 👀 #socialmedia #onlinesafety #australia

Happy Wear It Purple Day! 💜 Today, as we celebrate diversity and show our support for LGBTQIA+ youth, let’s also remember how important it is to create safe spaces online. Be kind in your comments and if you see any cyberbullying or harmful content- report it.

Doxing is a serious #privacy violation where someone leaks your personal info online without consent. It’s not just wrong - it’s illegal. It’s important to stay safe online and know what to do if you are doxed. Check out eSafety’s guide to #doxing here: bit.ly/3AHMQ5

🎺 We are closing our recruitment survey tomorrow due to a massive influx of responses (thank you so much, everyone!). You have until Wednesday, August 7th at 11:59 pm (very Canvas coded, sorry) to get your responses in. 🙂 Survey Link: buff.ly/3XESZcl #AI #tech

Our team are creating "AI Ally"- an artificial intelligence (AI) software designed to provide real-time support for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals encountering harassment online. We're currently looking for survey participants, more info here: buff.ly/3XESZcl

Happy #NAIDOCWeek! 🖤💛❤️ Let's celebrate the rich history, culture & achievements of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. This week & always, we honour their wisdom, resilience and relentless spirit. naidoc.org.au

📝Our recruitment survey is open for a few more weeks and we’d love to hear your story. Together, we have the power to create a safer online world. 🌎 💡For more information head to our website here: q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_bD… 💙 #AIAlly #onlinesafety #cybersecurity #bullying

🏳️‍🌈June 28th marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a turning point in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. ✊ Today and every day, let’s channel the courage of those who stood up against injustice. Be an up-stander against discrimination, online and offline. Happy #PrideMonth

📣Interested in shaping the future of online safety? The AI Ally project is building an AI tool to combat online harassment, and we need your input! Our recruitment survey is open for a few more weeks. Survey and more info here: buff.ly/3XESZcl

Calling all future research leaders! 📢 The Melbourne Social Equity Institute is offering PhD scholarships in Engineering & IT, focused on promoting fairness and inclusivity in the digital space. 💻 Apply by Sept. 2nd! Details/EOI here: buff.ly/4c7QPGz

Calling all women, girls & gender-diverse individuals aged 14-25 in Aus 🇦🇺 Have you experienced or witnessed online harassment? Share your experiences to help us build AI Ally – a new AI tool to combat online abuse. 📢 Take our 10-20 minute survey here: tinyurl.com/nhh54bvj

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Today and every day, the AI Ally team proudly stands with the LGBTQIA+ community. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

💵 Fundraise: Help support anti-bullying initiatives and stop other precious lives being lost to bullying. 🫂 Be kind: To everyone and everything you see, a little kindness goes a long way. dollysdream.org.au

This year, the team at Dolly’s Dream are asking people to simply: 💙 Go blue: Dress or decorate in blue, Dolly's favourite colour. 🏦 Donate: Donate now to help deliver bullying prevention and online safety programs across Australia dollysdream.org.au

CW: Suicide and Bullying Today is "Do It For Dolly Day," a yearly tribute honouring the memory of Dolly Everett. Dolly's Dream was founded by her parents, Kate and Tick Everett, after their daughter tragically died by suicide after being relentlessly bullied. #DoItForDolly