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Quantum computing is at an ethical crossroads
Quantum computers will be orders of magnitude more powerful than the classical computers we use every day. Now is our chance to share the benefits.
Towards risk governance of clinical genomics in Australia
Professionals within the clinical genomics system recognise the significant benefits of genomics in healthcare, but they hold divergent perspectives on the ethical, technical, and social risks involved.
Both humans and AI hallucinate — but not in the same way – CSIRO
Large language models have been shown to ‘hallucinate’ entirely false information, but aren’t humans guilty of the same thing? So what’s the difference between both?
First responsible innovation project showcase in CSIRO
On 1 June 2023, responsible innovation project leaders from across CSIRO converged in Brisbane to share their project highlights for […]
Helping to prepare for quantum’s cybersecurity threat
A team of researchers led by the RI FSP’s Dr Rebecca Coates spoke to cybersecurity experts and professionals to understand technical and ethical risks posed by quantum computing.
Going global: Dr Yuwan Malakar presents RI findings to international audience
We caught up with the Responsible Innovation Future Science Platform's DR YUWAN MALAKAR to discuss his experience at the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Conference last year.
Best of both worlds: how responsible innovation might contribute to mission-oriented innovation
New research from the Responsible Innovation Future Science Platform led by DR SIMON FIELKE has explored the question of ‘how responsible innovation and mission-oriented innovation might work together’.
New research finds genomic professionals support patient genomic data ownership in Australia
Advances in genomics science have huge potential for patient outcomes. But with this momentum comes an ethical tension around the rights of patients to own their data. New research by DR YUWAN MALAKAR and colleagues explores perceptions of health professionals around this issue.
H2 GO: Australians looking for slow and steady approach to development of hydrogen industry
With the hydrogen industry still in the early stages of development, community acceptance will be crucial to whether it succeeds. A new report examines public attitudes around not just how hydrogen is used, but also its production, storage and transport.
Meet Gabi Skoff: Championing a holistic approach to the responsible innovation of quantum technologies
As Australia ramps up efforts to build a thriving commercial quantum industry, GABI SKOFF is investigating the role that responsible innovation may or may not be playing in this emerging innovation ecosystem.