AI in Science: the promise, perils and path forward - What is AI?

Overview

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

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 your everyday life, and how it is likely to impact you in the future. The panel will also delve into the risks, limitations and ethics of AI use in science and society.

Panel members
Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE, UNSW Sydney
Professor Jeannie Paterson, University of Melbourne
Sarah Carney, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand
Anthony Murfett, Department of Industry, Science and Resources