Monash experts: Australia's new Office of AI
Monash University
Monash University AI experts are available to comment on the Australian Prime Minister’s announcement of a new Office of AI, and what will be needed to grow Australia’s sovereign AI capabilities in a secure and responsible way.
Professor James Bailey, Head of Department of Data Science and AI, Faculty of Information Technology
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- Data science
- Machine learning
- Data analytics
The following can be attributed to Professor Bailey:
“This is an important step. AI technology will be a foundation for Australia’s future and this initiative acknowledges the key role it will play.
“I see the area of AI safety as being primary in future discussions - having the capacity to assess the quality, safety and reliability of AI is critical for future adoption.”
Australian Laureate Fellow Professor Geoff Webb, Department of Data Science and AI, Faculty of Information Technology
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Read more of Professor Webb’s commentary on Monash Lens
- Fundamentals of AI
- Machine learning
- Data mining
The following can be attributed to Professor Webb:
“I welcome this important initiative. Developing sovereign AI capabilities is critical to Australia’s future, and the establishment of the Office of AI represents an important first step.
“While many details are still to emerge, it will be vital to bring together Australia’s leading research capabilities and industry expertise to help shape the Office’s direction. A coordinated and collaborative approach will be essential to positioning Australia at the forefront of AI-driven innovation.”
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