Seeking feedback on ethics of artificial intelligence

For Australia to realise the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) it’s important to embed our values in technology, and have trust in what businesses and government are developing in this space. The Liberal National Government is seeking feedback to create guidelines that will ensure AI is developed and applied responsibly in Australia.  A discussion paper on Artificial Intelligence: Australia’s Ethics Framework,…

Boosting science partnerships in the Asia-Pacifics

Tackling serious diseases, like tuberculosis and malaria, will be the focus of funding from the Coalition Government for Australian-led research projects in the Asia-Pacific region. Fourteen global partnerships will share in $1.25 million to tackle big health, environmental and resources challenges. The funding is through the second round of the Regional Collaborations Programme, which will build stronger linkages in the Asia-Pacific by…

Backing the complementary healthcare industry

The Coalition Government will support continued access to the ‘Australian Made’ logo for the Australian complementary healthcare industry after a recent review of consumer law changes and Country of Origin labelling.   Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Government was responding to the findings of the Complementary Medicine Taskforce and feedback raised by industry.  “The Coalition Government is…