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Influencing how Australia develops and uses emerging technology, from precision agriculture to AI to quantum computing.
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The Academy brings trusted and evidence-based perspectives to shape how Australia develops, advances and uses emerging technology for the benefit of all.

Our roadmaps and proposals to steer research, upgrade research infrastructure are critical in driving innovation, alongside strategies to integrate emerging technology across sectors, including defence, environment and energy. We lead national conversations on the impacts of new technology and inform policy with rigorous evidence-based advice.

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Fix these eight critical gaps to meet intergenerational challenges

The future outlined in the 'Intergenerational report 2026' (IGR) will be built from science capability that we are on track to lose.
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To make AI work for Australia’s interests, we must invest in Australian science

The Academy welcomes new AI announcements but warns coordination isn't enough – Australia needs sovereign AI capability, built on R&D investment.
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Supercomputing investment welcomed but long-term certainty for research infrastructure needed

Facilities for climate modelling, coastal monitoring and advanced computing are essential parts of the nation’s decision-making machinery.
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International grants supercharging Australian research collaborations

Australian researchers tackling big challenges have received a total of $6.2 million in grants to deepen partnerships with international collaborators across priority technology areas.
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The science of resilience: New insights on tackling mis- and disinformation

Investing in our physical and mental health is also an investment in our collective ability to resist harmful information, a new report reveals.

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AI in Science

The AI in Science project, delivered as a conference, aims to support Australia’s emerging early and mid-career STEM leaders in embracing the opportunities and challenges of rapid developments in AI.

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