AI-generated scams, podcasts and videos are getting harder to spot – and there are now more bots online than people. So where do communities turn for help?

In this Technologist Talk recorded at State Library Victoria, Ramsay Reid Fellow Ben Kolaitis shares early findings from his research into public libraries and AI. He explains how chatbots work, why the old scam-spotting tips no longer cut it, and why libraries may be the last in-person human layer of information support.

Ben is joined by Carmen Eastman, Manager, Library Sector Engagement, and audience members for a Q&A on staff training, conscientious objectors, digital inclusion and AI in library collections.

Hosted by Ana Tiquia, Head of Innovation and Research, State Library Victoria.

Read the transcript and notes at lab.slv.vic.gov.au

AI-generated scams, podcasts and videos are getting harder to spot &ndash; and there are now more bots online than people. So where do communities turn for help?
In this Technologist Talk recorded at State Library Victoria, Ramsay Reid Fellow Ben Kolaitis shares early findings from his research into public libraries and AI. He explains how chatbots work, why the old scam-spotting tips no longer cut it, and why libraries may be the last in-person human layer of information support.
Ben is joined by Carmen Eastman, Manager, Library Sector Engagement, and audience members for a Q&amp;A on staff training, conscientious objectors, digital inclusion and AI in library collections.
Hosted by Ana Tiquia, Head of Innovation and Research, State Library Victoria.
Read the transcript and notes at lab.slv.vic.gov.au

Explore emerging tech, digital experimentation and all things library-futures.

SLV LAB is State Library Victoria's prototyping and innovation lab. We experiment with technology to open access to collections, data and spaces. In our Conversations series, we discuss emerging technology, digital experimentation and library futures with artists, technologists and workers in the cultural sector.

Explore emerging tech, digital experimentation and all things library-futures.
SLV LAB is State Library Victoria's prototyping and innovation lab. We experiment with technology to open access to collections, data and spaces.&nbsp;In our Conversations series, we discuss emerging technology, digital experimentation and library futures with artists, technologists and workers in the cultural sector.

SLV LAB is State Library Victoria's prototyping and innovation lab. In our Conversations series, we discuss emerging technology, digital experimentation and library futures with artists, technologists and workers in the cultural sector.

SLV LAB Conversations

Explore emerging techonolgies, digital experimentation and library-futures.

SLV LAB is State Library Victoria's prototyping and innovation lab. We experiment with technology to open access to collections, data and spaces. In our Conversations series, we discuss emerging technology, digital experimentation and library futures with artists, technologists and workers in and around the cultural sector.

Produced by Dilan Gunawardana

Explore emerging techonolgies, digital experimentation and library-futures.
SLV LAB is State Library Victoria's prototyping and innovation lab. We experiment with technology to open access to collections, data and spaces.&nbsp;In our Conversations series, we discuss emerging technology, digital experimentation and library futures with artists, technologists and workers in and around the cultural sector.
Produced by Dilan Gunawardana