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ChatGPT just passed the Turing test. But that doesn’t mean AI is now as smart as humans
An article I wrote for the Conversation about recent claims ChatGPT had passed the Turing test.
Google has dropped its promise not to use AI for weapons. It’s part of a troubling trend
An article I wrote for the conversation on Google’s recent decision to drop their promise not to use AI for weapons.
Navigating the Tensions Between Technology and Politics
My thoughts on Trump’s decision to revoke the executive order on AI and Meta’s decision to end fact-checking across their platforms.
2024 Wrapped…
It’s been a busy year, so here is a round up of the non-academic writing and podcasts I did in 2024.
Meta now allows military agencies to access its AI software. It poses a moral dilemma for everybody who uses it
An article I wrote for the Conversation on Meta’s recent announcement around making their generative artificial intelligence (AI) models available to defence and national security organisations.
Who’s afraid of “killer robots”? Why human decision making remains the central concern of ethical warfare
An opinion piece I wrote for the ABC on the misuse of the term killer robot, the realities of technology in warfare and the critical roles humans play in technology design, development and use.
The United Nations has a plan to govern AI – but has it bought the industry’s hype?
An article I wrote for the Conversation on the release of the UN’s final report on governing AI for humanity.
Global powers are grappling with ‘responsible’ use of military AI. What would that look like?
An article I wrote for The Conversation on the second REAIM Summit held in Seoul, Korea in September. The article provides some additional context on the key theme of REAIM - Responsible AI - and explores what this might look like in practice in military contexts.
A US Court has ruled Google is an illegal monopoly – and the internet might never be the same
An article I wrote for the Conversation explaining the recent US antitrust ruling against Google.
What does it mean for AI to be ‘trustworthy’?
An article I wrote for the ANU Policy Brief on trustworthy AI.
Is There a Place for AI Ethics and Governance?
A summary of a recent talk I gave on AI ethics and governance in an Australian Context.
Conceptualising Agency in Swarms
A blog post I wrote for Land power Forum on the research I am currently exploring as part of my Australian Army Research Centre Fellowship.
Science Communication in an Age of Tribal Opinions
My thoughts on the prevalence of tribal opinions on social media and what this means for science communication.
Alternative Fuels Are No Direct Ticket to Sustainable Air Travel
An article I wrote for the ANU Reporter on the environmental impacts of sustainable aviation fuels.
Why are Apple, Amazon, Google and Meta facing antitrust lawsuits and huge fines? And will it protect consumers?
An article I wrote for the Conversation explaining what antitrust laws are and how the big four tech companies are breaching them.
The AI industry is on the verge of becoming another boys’ club. We’re all going to lose out if it does
An article I wrote for the Conversation on the omission of women from the history computing and AI.
The Illusion of Control: Is Banning ChatGPT from Classrooms the Answer?
As end of year exams loomed for students across Australia, concerns about the use of ChatGPT fueled motions to ban the platform in schools. But will banning generative AI address the underlying problems in our classrooms?
AI Accountability: Should Artificial Intelligence Be Held Liable When Things Go Wrong?
My thoughts on whether or not we can hold AI, or any other emerging technology capability, liable in the event something goes wrong.
Driverless taxi chaos in San Francisco erodes public trust in autonomous technology
An article I wrote for the ABC on trust in autonomous vehicles.
Visibility or Impact? What is Social Media’s Role for Academics?
It’s been over six months since I deleted my Twitter account, and I have thoughts…