Rapid Response Information Report: Generative AI
The current ‘ChatGPT moment’ is provoking public conversation about the role AI should have in Australian society.
Understand how Australia can anticipate, withstand and adapt to complex national and global disruptions. Integrating expertise across environmental, technological, social and economic domains, this work examines the systems, capabilities and governance needed to strengthen long-term resilience in the face of climate, security, health and societal risks.
The adoption of emerging agricultural technology could help to respond to future trends and catalyse the transformational change needed in the agricultural sector, in terms of profitability, sustainability and productivity.
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The current ‘ChatGPT moment’ is provoking public conversation about the role AI should have in Australian society.
The pandemic and recent natural disasters have highlighted the importance of rapid access to data to assist with timely decision making, and subsequently the need for coordinated, integrated data infrastructure.
ACOLA’s Horizon Scanning Series provides forward-looking analysis of emerging scientific and technological developments that are likely to shape Australia’s future.
The Internet of Things (IoT) presents exciting opportunities to reimagine the way that we live in our cities and regions.
The Australian Research Council have released the Discussion Paper: A New Plan for ARC-Funded Research.
Over the past year, Australia has faced significant challenges that have disrupted our social and economic wellbeing. In considering the 2020-21 Federal Budget, the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) and our members urge the Australian Government to adopt a strategic approach to supporting Australia’s research sector that maintains Australia’s strong performance in research outcomes.
As developments in science and technology progress rapidly, it is important to draw on deep expertise across disciplines to analyse the future, navigate change and highlight opportunities for the nation.
While AI is likely to cause short- to medium-term disruption, it may also generate long-term growth in areas such as health, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and manufacturing.
New Minister, New Momentum — ACOLA backs vision for Australia’s research, science and innovation future
Statement on funding cuts to New Zealand Marsden Fund – Humanities and Social Science Research
The Future of Agricultural Technologies report released by ACOLA identifies and discusses the technologies that could address the challenges facing Australian farmers and the transformational changes needed to increase the profitability, sustainability and productivity of our agriculture industry.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance Australia’s wellbeing, lift the economy, improve environmental sustainability and create a more equitable, inclusive and fair society.
