As the world races to regulate artificial intelligence and machine learning, we’re joined by Professor Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist at the University of New South Wales and author of new book 'Faking It', to expose all of A.I.’s tricks and lies.

As the world races to regulate artificial intelligence and machine learning, we’re joined by Professor Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist at the University of New South Wales and author of new book 'Faking It', to expose all of A.I.’s tricks and lies.

Faking It

Burning Platforms looks at the march of AI through the prism of dystopias with critic and writer Richard King, author of 'Here Be Monsters'

Burning Platforms looks at the march of AI through the prism of dystopias with critic and writer Richard King, author of 'Here Be Monsters'

Tech Horror Stories

On this episode the panel is joined for an intimate discussion with the self described ‘emotional intelligent’ AI chatbot, Pi.

On this episode the panel is joined for an intimate discussion with the self described ‘emotional intelligent’ AI chatbot, Pi.

Life of Pi

This Burning Platforms comes live from the Australian Labor Party National Conference Fringe Festival where we talk AI regulation, privacy reform and hack the data of an MP!

This Burning Platforms comes live from the Australian Labor Party National Conference Fringe Festival where we talk AI regulation, privacy reform and hack the data of an MP!

ALP Live Hack

With The Voice to Parliament referendum campaign in full swing, we examine the role that digital platforms play in influencing the discussion.

With special guest Queensland University of Technology Professor of Communication and Media Studies Axel Bruns.

With The Voice to Parliament referendum campaign in full swing, we examine the role that digital platforms play in influencing the discussion.
With special guest Queensland University of Technology Professor of Communication and Media Studies Axel Bruns.

'Cookers' in their underpants - The Voice and social media

We are joined by Andrea Carson, Professor of Political Communication from LaTrobe University to dissect ACMA's proposed new disinformation powers, and ask the question, 'Can we actually regulate disinformation?'

We are joined by Andrea Carson, Professor of Political Communication from LaTrobe University to dissect ACMA's proposed new disinformation powers, and ask the question, 'Can we actually regulate disinformation?'

True Lies - Can we regulate disinformation?

Technology described as artificial intelligence is becoming more pervasive, with AI algorithms transforming science and industry, along with our everyday lives. But what is AI really? Is it truly intelligent? Is it always a benignly useful modern-world companion? We unpack this and more with AI academic Campbell Wilson on his new book 'Living with AI'.

Technology described as artificial intelligence is becoming more pervasive, with AI algorithms transforming science and industry, along with our everyday lives. But what is AI really? Is it truly intelligent? Is it always a benignly useful modern-world companion? We unpack this and more with AI academic Campbell Wilson on his new book 'Living with AI'.

Living With AI

Apps now harvest so much of our data, from our locations and movements, our shopping habits, even for some women - their fertility. What are the privacy implications of capturing this much bodily information?

Burning Platforms speaks with academic Katharine Kemp about her work tracking the data-harvesting of fertility apps.

Apps now harvest so much of our data, from our locations and movements, our shopping habits, even for some women - their fertility. What are the privacy implications of capturing this much bodily information?
Burning Platforms speaks with academic Katharine Kemp about her work tracking the data-harvesting of fertility apps.

Privacy Misconception

With a new focus on protecting children online as part of an evolution of the Privacy Act, rights activist Chloe Shorten joins our panel to look at the case for using new and existing laws to define and enforce the rights of minors.

Special guest:
Chloe Shorten, Director Alfred Health and Industry Funds Services, Ambassador Foyer Foundation

And don't forget to vote for our SXSW proposal - https://sessionselect.sxswsydney.com/entry/vote/WEyMPOgR/erABGDgD?search=8252048b63297915-1

With a new focus on protecting children online as part of an evolution of the Privacy Act, rights activist Chloe Shorten joins our panel to look at the case for using new and existing laws to define and enforce the rights of minors.
Special guest:
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<li>Chloe Shorten, Director Alfred Health and Industry Funds Services, Ambassador Foyer Foundation</li>
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And don't forget to vote for our SXSW proposal - https://sessionselect.sxswsydney.com/entry/vote/WEyMPOgR/erABGDgD?search=8252048b63297915-1

Digital Playground

With the first major review of the Australian Privacy Act in 40 years reaching end-game, we unpack the state of events, and discuss a new report looking at how tick-a-box consent is undermining our freedom and privacy.

With the first major review of the Australian Privacy Act in 40 years reaching end-game, we unpack the state of events, and discuss a new report looking at how tick-a-box consent is undermining our freedom and privacy.

Public Interest Data

A fortnightly analysis of the politics of technology from some of Australia's leading digital campaigners and industry experts, brought to you by the Australia Institute's Centre for Responsible Technology

De-coding the power and politics of Big Tech

Burning Platforms

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