AI in science: the promise, perils and path forward – Event 1

 

Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world around us?

Join the Australian Academy of Science in 2025 for ‘AI in science: the promise, perils and path forward’ to explore the current and future implications of AI.

This event is the first of six, and it will set the scene for the series across 2025. 

Event 1 – What is AI?

Join an expert panel to take a look at what AI means, how it is being used in our everyday lives, and how it is likely to impact us in the future. The panel will also delve into the risks, limitations and ethics of AI use in science and society. 

Panel

Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE, UNSW Sydney 

Toby Walsh is Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW, research group leader at CSIRO’s Data61, adjunct professor at QUT, external Professor of the Department of Information Science at Uppsala University, an honorary fellow of the School of Informatics at Edinburgh University and an Associate Member of the Australian Human Rights Institute at UNSW.

Professor Jeannie Paterson, University of Melbourne 

Jeannie Paterson is a Professor of Consumer Protection and Technology Law and Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics at the University of Melbourne, and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law. Jeannie’s research focuses on the regulatory and ethical challenges of safe and responsible AI, with a particular interest in the use of chatbots and virtual agents.

Sarah Carney, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand 

As the National Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft, Sarah Carney spearheads the technical strategy, vision, and execution for the company's most significant customers across enterprise and government sectors. In addition to her primary role, Sarah is also the Responsible AI lead for Microsoft in Australia and New Zealand and a member of Microsoft’s regional AI product Red Team.

Anthony Murfett, Department of Industry, Science and Resources 

Anthony Murfett is the Head of Division for Technology and Digital within the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. The Division is responsible for providing policy advice to government, delivering programs and engaging domestically and internationally on critical and enabling technologies as well as the digitisation of the economy. Current priorities include quantum technologies, robotics and automation, artificial intelligence, over the horizon technologies as well as the responsible use of these technologies.


Event details 

Date: Tuesday 11 February 2025 

Time: Canapes and drinks are served in the Jaeger Room from 5.30pm, with the panel discussion (and the livestream) starting at 6.00pm AEDT. 

Venue: Shine Dome, 15 Gordon Street, Acton ACT (and online livestream) 

Series passes are available until 11 February, or individual tickets for this event will be available in February 2025. 

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For more information about the series and the other events, please visit the series webpage. For all enquiries, please email events@science.org.au

 

Contact Information

events@science.org.au

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM February 11, 2025
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Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world around us?

Join the Australian Academy of Science in 2025 for ‘AI in science: the promise, perils and path forward’ to explore the current and future implications of AI.

This event is the first of six, and it will set the scene for the series across 2025. 

Event 1 – What is AI?

Join an expert panel to take a look at what AI means, how it is being used in our everyday lives, and how it is likely to impact us in the future. The panel will also delve into the risks, limitations and ethics of AI use in science and society. 

Panel

Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE, UNSW Sydney 

Toby Walsh is Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW, research group leader at CSIRO’s Data61, adjunct professor at QUT, external Professor of the Department of Information Science at Uppsala University, an honorary fellow of the School of Informatics at Edinburgh University and an Associate Member of the Australian Human Rights Institute at UNSW.

Professor Jeannie Paterson, University of Melbourne 

Jeannie Paterson is a Professor of Consumer Protection and Technology Law and Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics at the University of Melbourne, and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law. Jeannie’s research focuses on the regulatory and ethical challenges of safe and responsible AI, with a particular interest in the use of chatbots and virtual agents.

Sarah Carney, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand 

As the National Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft, Sarah Carney spearheads the technical strategy, vision, and execution for the company's most significant customers across enterprise and government sectors. In addition to her primary role, Sarah is also the Responsible AI lead for Microsoft in Australia and New Zealand and a member of Microsoft’s regional AI product Red Team.

Anthony Murfett, Department of Industry, Science and Resources 

Anthony Murfett is the Head of Division for Technology and Digital within the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. The Division is responsible for providing policy advice to government, delivering programs and engaging domestically and internationally on critical and enabling technologies as well as the digitisation of the economy. Current priorities include quantum technologies, robotics and automation, artificial intelligence, over the horizon technologies as well as the responsible use of these technologies.


Event details 

Date: Tuesday 11 February 2025 

Time: Canapes and drinks are served in the Jaeger Room from 5.30pm, with the panel discussion (and the livestream) starting at 6.00pm AEDT. 

Venue: Shine Dome, 15 Gordon Street, Acton ACT (and online livestream) 

 until 11 February, or individual tickets for this event will be available in February 2025. 

 

For more information about the series and the other events, please . For all enquiries, please email . 

 

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Contact Information

events@science.org.au

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM February 11, 2025

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