As voice AI becomes embedded in toys and everyday life, how do we help children not just use it, but question & help design it? www.admscentre.org.au/enhancing-pr... #AIethics #VoiceAI #CoDesign

The March edition of the ADM+S Newsletter is here. Explore the latest ADM+S research, news, publications, events and more mailchi.mp/rmit/2026-ma...

This International Women’s Day, we acknowledge and celebrate all researchers at ADM+S, whose work contributes to building fairer, more equitable systems and advancing equality in AI and automation across society. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSSp... #IWD2026

The new research article by ADM+S researcher Robert Sparrow and James Brown, 'Against Imaginary Friends: Why Digital Companions Are No Solution to Social Isolation’ is out now in Communications of the #ACM. 👉 Read the full article and watch the video now: bit.ly/4qEc3Di #AI #digitalcompanions

Congrats to ADM+S researchers at QUT’s GenAI Lab, awarded Best Presentation at the Next Generation Responsible AI Symposium. Dr Snoswell showcased the GenAI Arcade, a tool making the inner workings of GenAI more visible. Co-authors: William He, Jean Burgess & Kevin Witzenberger. bit.ly/493aKqZ

ADM+S Researcher, Prof @kimweatherall.bsky.social features in Crikeys latest ‘Cut Through’ podcast to explain the government’s AI strategy, what’s missing from the plan and how Australia measures up against other countries when it comes to AI policymaking. Listen now: bit.ly/4oVNCje

In this new article from @theconversation.com ADM+S researchers @jakegoldenfein.bsky.social Christine Parker and @kimweatherall.bsky.social explore Australia’s newly released National AI Plan and what that means for the public and more. 👉 Read the full article: bit.ly/4phjcsp #AI #AIregulation

ADM+S is pleased to welcome the University of Bristol as a new Partner Organisation & Prof Melissa Gregg as a Partner Investigator. This partnership strengthens our UK collaboration on responsible innovation & the social and environmental impacts of automation and AI. Read more bit.ly/4oN6Gk5

Read the ADM+S Newsletter to explore this month's highlights including the launch of the 2025 Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII), and our researchers’ contributions to responsible and inclusive AI, through consultation, expert evidence, research funding & award recognition 👉 bit.ly/4hZN5KW

ADM+S welcomed a delegation of women researchers from PNG as part of the SRKBOM program, strengthening research skills, leadership & networks across PNG. The group visited ADM+S at RMIT & QUT, meeting our researchers, exploring digital tools & generative AI. Read more👉https://bit.ly/48iu2IA

Almost half of Australians use GenAI — but who’s being left out? Our national survey, released today, provides some answers. It shows that while almost half of Australians have used generative AI, uptake is uneven across the country. 👉Read more bit.ly/47CiiiG #DigitalInclusion #DigitalDivide

Congratulations to ADM+S researchers awarded grants under the 2025 Queensland–Bavaria Collaborative Research Program, supporting projects that advance research in the responsible use of AI in news personalisation and online search. Read more bit.ly/4ngSRcc

🍾 Really excited for my @qutdmrc.bsky.social / @admscentre.org.au colleagues and me to have won a small Qld/Bay seed grant for collaborative research with @marhai.bsky.social (@lmumuenchen.bsky.social) on the impact of AI Overviews in search results. More details here: www.qut.edu.au/news?...

What happens when Google stops sending you to websites & starts answering questions itself? In this podcast episode ADM+S researchers Ashwin Nagappa, Oleg Zendel & Sara Al Lawati discuss what the future of search means for all of us bit.ly/48zWDK9 #GoogleSearch #AIMode

ADM+S researcher @tjthomson.bsky.social explores the idea that AI systems don’t ‘see’ the world like humans do, which is shaping how AI generated images look and feel Read the full @theconversation.com article here: bit.ly/47eXJZy #AIgenerated #AIimages

Researchers from the Australian Search Experience examine a crucial aspect of the information ecosystem: information producers and their reciprocal relationship with search engines Read more http://bit.ly/4n41xme #SEO #GenAI #SearchEngines

Does AI pose an existential risk? This new @theconversation.com article asks 5 experts, including ADM+S researchers Aaron Snoswell and Simon Coghlan. Read all 5 expert opinions: bit.ly/48YwxR4 #AIrisks #AIharms #AI

Are you 16–24, use social media daily & want to help researchers understand how online ads shape what we see? ADM+S researchers are seeking young Australians to take part in a study on digital advertising on platforms like Facebook, Insta, TikTok, & YouTube. Find out more https://bit.ly/3KGB9kY

👁️🤖 How do humans and computers "see"? That's the question driving my latest research, published in @viscomjournal.bsky.social. This study evaluates how computers process images and which specific #visualstyle elements across 3 dimensions computer vision regards as important and which it does not.

NDIS reform: From mid-2026, participants over 16 face new interviews instead of medical reports. Experts warn without real consultation, participants could be reduced to data points The Conversation AUNZ http://bit.ly/4nZo58t #NDIS #DisabilitySupport #PolicyChange #InclusiveAustralia

ADM+S researcher @tjthomson.bsky.social and colleagues discuss the key literacies of Generative AI in this new @theconversation.com article. They argue that: “Learning AI means keeping pace with constant change.” More: bit.ly/3WhrmnI #GenAI #GenerativeAI #AI

The October edition of the ADM+S Newsletter is here. It includes our latest reports on major community-engaged research projects, policy submissions, journal publications, videos & more https://mailchi.mp/rmit/xiao9risv9-17446335 #AI #Automation #DigitalSociety #Research

On #InternationalPodcastDay explore how AI + automated decision-making are shaping everyday life with the ADM+S Podcast: Automated Societies. Tune into conversations with experts on how AI & automated decision-making are shaping everyday life https://open.spotify.com/show/0nZf2aMklBKmnaRDMGRkPU

Today we celebrate our extraordinary professional team, whose commitment and dedication make the remarkable achievements of ADM+S researchers possible. Our professional team spans across 8 Australian partner universities. #ResearchAdministratorsDay

A new ADM+S Submission is available on APO for the Productivity Commission Pillar 3: Harnessing data and digital technology Interim Report. 🔗 Read the submission: apo.org.au/node/332205 #AIpolicy #PrivacyRegulation #ResponsibleAI

New article from The Conversation by ADM+S researcher @tjthomson.bsky.social with Samuel Cornell (UNSW). They explore the consequences for young people when consuming violent and disturbing viral content on social media. #viralvideos #socialmediaharms 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/466Ui7Q

New ADM+S submission: Research ahead of the 2025 Federal Election reveals astroturfing is mainstream in climate & energy debates. Calls for stronger laws, transparency & platform accountability to protect democracy. Read more bit.ly/41MbRYn #PoliticalAdvertising #Astroturfing #DigitalTransparency

A new research-backed digital platform, led by Prof Kath Albury, has been developed to help health professionals & communities navigate the overwhelming & often unreliable online information about sexual & reproductive health by building digital & data capabilities @katha.bsky.social bit.ly/3Vu0cKh

Join us online Thurs 11 Sept for the launch of the Digital Capabilities for Sexual & Reproductive Health Final Report & Website. Featuring leading voices across sexual health, policy, advocacy & community. 👉 admscentre.org/DDCSRH-Launch #DigitalHealth #SexualHealth

The September edition of the ADM+S Newsletter is out. Explore the latest ADM+S research, news, publications, and events admscentre.org/September-news

We just released a *big* working paper on Voice AI and Authenticity as part of the ARC CoE for Automated Decision-Making and Society @admscentre.org.au It surveys the history of the tech, emerging issues, and what can be done Check it out at Australian Policy Online here: apo.org.au/node/331920

Voice technologies are being rapidly integrated into AI systems, raising new questions & intensifying old ones, across everyday life. This paper surveys the history & current developments, highlighting emerging responses in real-world settings. apo.org.au/node/331920 #AI #VoiceTech #Authenticity

Today ADM+S proudly celebrates Wear It Purple Day. A day that strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people #WearItPurple #Inclusion #DiversityMatters

As AI reshapes how we search, they’re no longer just tools for finding, they’re turning into engines for answering, filtering, and even shaping what we know. Read more in this latest ADM+S Medium article bit.ly/4mCMPmL #SearchEngines #AI #DigitalSociety

New ADM+S Podcast episode: PhD researcher Samantha @floreani.bsky.social explores her study on the growing influence of digital technologies in the residential real estate sector. 🎧 Listen now: admscentre.org/461k5OE

AI “companions” offer comfort to some but raise serious risks. ADM+S researcher Henry Fraser warns: “We’ve seen chatbots encourage harm… what you can break now is much more tangible. A more sober, responsible attitude is desperately needed.” #AIethics #AIcompanions bit.ly/4fMFVc6

What if the digital economy worked for communities, not corporations? A/Prof Trebor Scholz @trebors2025.bsky.social shares real-world alternatives from over 60 countries in this presentation. Listen now on the ADM+S Podcast bit.ly/4fBkbzT #DigitalCoops #PlatformCooperativism #DigitalEconomy

ABC RN Breakfast: As debate grows over how to regulate AI, ADM+S Chief Investigator Prof Kimberlee Weatherall says we cannot afford to wait years for legal reform @kimweatherall.bsky.social #AIregulation #ResponsibleAI bit.ly/3H2Jz4N

Congrats to Dr Thao Phan, winner of the Australian Academy of the Humanities 2025 Max Crawford Medal for her exemplary scholarship investigating dynamics of race and gender in algorithmic culture @thaophan.bsky.social #AlgorithmicCulture #MaxCrawfordMedal #GenderStudies admscentre.org/47nJF1g

Call for Papers – International Conference on Platform and AI Society in Asia. Submissions invited from scholars across disciplines to examine the intersections of platforms, AI, and society in and across Asia.https://bit.ly/45Bm63M

Congrats to team members Prof Flora Salim, Breeze Chen & Wilson Wongso from ADM+S and other team members Xiaoqian Hu & Yue Tan from UNSW who placed 3rd in the highly competitive KDD Cup 2025 Meta CRAG-MM Challenge @florasalim.bsky.social #KDD2025 #WearableAI #VLLMs admscentre.org/4mu7lFx

ADM+S researcher Dr Ashwin Nagappa from QUT has been awarded the 2024 AXA Research Fund postdoctoral fellowship. He is one of only eight early-career researchers worldwide to receive this prestigious grant. More: admscentre.org/axa-research-fund

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🙌 Thanks to all my co-authors and to the editors who make the work shine. I'm also grateful to the team at @admscentre.org.au for helping amplify our work. 🔗 Fancy a read about AI, visual culture, visual communication, or inclusion? Check the articles out here: theconversation.com/profiles/t-j...

Prof @jeanburgess.bsky.social on ABC News Mornings (from 33:12) responding to the Govt’s proposed under-16 social media ban to include YouTube. The move raises questions on defining social media, media literacy & rights to media access. #MediaLiteracy #SocialMediaBan iview.abc.net.au/video/NU2513...

Leaders and professional staff from ARC Centres of Excellence across Australia gathered in Melbourne for the annual ARC CoE Summit - building collaboration, capability, & shared vision across the ARC CoE Directors & professional staff community. admscentre.org/4o8O51Z

A team from the ADM+S at RMIT University has taken out first place amongst 70 teams across 27 countries in the LiveRAG Challenge at SIGIR 2025, showcasing world-class innovation in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technologies admscentre.org/3IBFe8Z

AIO is at IAMCR 2025 this week! Dr Amanda Lawrence presents our work on large-scale research infrastructure for platform observability. Strengthening transparency and accountability online. @ardc.edu.au @admscentre.org.au Read more: internetobservatory.org.au/post/aio-at-... #IAMCR2025

Congratulations to ADM+S researchers Luke Munn & @jathansadowski.com on being awarded ARC Future Fellowships. Their projects tackle the urgent challenges of climate change, digital labour, and risk governance. Read more admscentre.org/4nHItLX

Is AI writing your news? Is it a problem if it does? Artificial intelligence in journalism ADM+S researcher Phoebe Matich is trying to discover the extent to which AI is being used in our newsrooms, & how journalists and audiences feel about it. More via ABC Media Land www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...