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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 1h

Yesterday, approximately 20 union members from across Australia journeyed to AIML for a meeting on AI. The meeting followed the release of a statement on Australia's sovereign AI capability signed by AIML, ACTU, UNSW AI Inst, & the Kingston AI Group To read, visit www.actu.org.au/speeches-and...

AIML PhD student Zerui Li demonstrates the AIML robots to union members

ACTU Assistant Secretary Joseph Mitchell addresses attendees

Professor Anton van den Hengel speaks to union members

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Congratulations to AIML Prof Simon Lucey for being selected a 2026 Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering fellow. Fellows are chosen for their achievements in policy, research, and leadership. For the complete list of fellows, visit ➡️ atse.org.au/news/aussie-...

Photo caption: AIML Professor Simon Lucey (Photo courtesy of Mike Smith Pictures)

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

AIML Chief Scientist, Prof Anton van den Hengel, talks the OpenAI hack of Medicare, saying he believes it's done Australia "a favour" “If an (AI) agent can break [in] with so little effort, then you can... guarantee that people have broken [in] before.” www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion...

Photo caption: AIML Chief Scientist, Professor Anton van den Hengel (Photo credit: Mike Smith Pictures)

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On Sept 16 and 23, AIML presented its first Masterclass sessions featuring Prof Simon Lucey's talk on Foundations of AI. For recordings ➡️ Session 1 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=59qp... and Session 2 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ0B... Join our mailing list confirmsubscription.com/h/j/E6001113...

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Adelaide-based Thylation builds tools to control feral predators while protecting native wildlife. Through the Industrial AI SME Grant Program, AIML collaborated with them to improve a pest control device's ability to tell a Tasmanian devil from a cat. Read: lnkd.in/gZE9_NxD

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Training a pest control device to tell a Tasmanian devil from a cat

Thylation × AIML Feral cats and foxes are two of the biggest drivers of native species decline in Australia, implicated in the extinction of over 30 species and threatening hundreds more [1]. Adelaide...

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Congratulations to AIML PhD student Sinuo Wang, alumna Dr Yutong Xie and A/Prof Qi Wu, co-authors of a paper published in Science. Their study presents RADAR, a vision-language model designed to support diagnosis of abnormalities from abdominal CT scans and clinical reports. Read: lnkd.in/eMTgU8uS

A clinician observes a series of CT scan images.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A beautiful sunny day made the perfect setting for our annual AIML Community Day at Thorndon Park last weekend. It was wonderful to have so many AIML staff, students, and their families come together and enjoy the great weather, a BBQ, ice cream, face painting, and even a spirited game of Finska.

The AIML community and their families gathered at Thorndon Park, 19 September 2026.

A local artist paints a flower on AIML Executive Officer Rachel Kontic.

Members of our community line up for lunch being served under the rotunda.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

AIML and RRI researchers at Adelaide University are working to develop an AI tool, called EndoFusion, that can accurately identify two major indicators of advanced endometriosis in pelvic scans, producing results in just 18 milliseconds. Read: adelaide.edu.au/about/news/2...

(L-R) IMAGENDO® researchers Associate Professor Jodie Avery and Dr Yuan Zhang.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Many AI researchers follow a specific path, but not AIML PhD student Brian Drake. In this latest AIML Medium piece, Drake talks about the journey he's taken to become an AI researcher and it's anything but conventional To read, 'Everything I’ve Ever Done Was Confounded" medium.com/@aiml_58187/...

AIML PhD student, Brian Drake celebrates becoming a qualified immunoassay scientist

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

AIML Institute Manager, Dr Kathy Nicholson, spoke before a parliamentary hearing on the value of skilled migration. She noted, "a shrinking domestic pipeline, and rising STEM demands... means Australia cannot meet its own workforce needs without migration." To read ➡️ ia.acs.org.au/article/2026...

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Australia 'cannot meet' tech demand without skilled migration

Industry bodies issue warnings to parliamentary inquiry.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

How do you find your way around the Moon with no obvious landmarks? AIML postdocs Dr Chee-Kheng (CK) Chng and Dr Sofia McLeod, have developed STELLA, a crater-based navigation system designed for long-duration lunar mapping missions. Read the full article from Adelaide University: lnkd.in/gcczEfGk

(L-R): AIML postdoctoral researchers Dr Chee-Kheng Chng and Dr Sofia McLeod.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Applications are open for those who meet the entry requirements for a PhD at Adelaide University to undertake a NiPhD project titled “Data-efficient transformers: Effective training from small datasets”, offered by AU and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. To apply, please visit: lnkd.in/gnqP2XUr

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

AIML extends our warmest gratitude to Professor Simon Lucey for six incredibly productive years as AIML Director. Prof Lucey stepped down as AIML Director effective 7 September to lead a new AI venture in South Australia. To read the media release, please visit ➡️ adelaide.edu.au/about/news/2...

Former AIML Director and Adelaide University Professor Simon Lucey

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

AIML congratulates 2 of our members who have both received recent recognitions. Assoc Prof Xin Yu was awarded an ARC Future Fellowship, valued at $1.17 mil; and Assoc Prof Melissa McCradden & her iscribe team won the Excellence in Health Support Services award at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗖𝗛𝗡 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.

AIML Associate Professor Melissa McCradden

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

On 4 September, AIML welcomed 33 students from the Adelaide Robotics and Computer Science Academy (ARCSA) for a hands-on workshop exploring robotics research. Thank you to our student ambassadors and robotics research groups for presenting, and to the ARCSA students for engaging with AIML.

Associate Professor Feras Dayoub (at front of group) demonstrates a robot before the students.

AIML PhD student Xiangyu Shi showcasing the mobility of the Booster K1 robot.

AIML student ambassadors (at podium, L-R) Madeleine Cochrane, Sarah Dickinson, and Irhas Gill answer students' questions about their research projects.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

AIML members A/Prof Johan Verjans , A/Prof Dr Emily Kirkpatrick, and Dr Anthony Porter recently contributed to a discussion at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Medical Grand Round on 1 September on the implementation of AI scribes across South Australian hospitals. Well done all!

Dr Anthony Porter at the CALHN Medical Grand Round on 1 September.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This week, AIML hosted the first Responsible AI Impact Challenge (RAIIC) Showcase, an initiative of the RAIR Centre. The Showcase brought together primary (Year 6) and secondary (Years 7-9) students to address the ethical risks of AI as well as the role of human judgement in responsible AI use.

Student participants, organisers, judges, and mentors of the 2026 RAIIC Challenge

Dr John Towers presents the Secondary Challenge trophy to team COMMBOT of St Michael's College

RAIR Centre Interim Director, Professor Javen Shi, presents the Primary Challenge trophy to team AI Allies from Scotch College

RAIR Program Manager Kate Klimes serves as MC of the RAIIC Challenge, 3 Sept 2026

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Joining forces with the Visual Effects Society, AIML hosted 'Movie Magic - Machine Learning Behind the Scenes' before a packed crowd at the AIML atrium last Friday. The event, featuring Adelaide's leading VFX studios, allowed attendees to network and discuss how AI is transforming filmmaking.

Attendees at the 'Movie Magic - Machine Learning Behind the Scenes' event at the AIML building, 28 August 2026

A visual effects presentation at the 'Movie Magic - Machine Learning Behind the Scenes' event at the AIML building, 28 August 2026

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Several fully funded PhD scholarship projects from AIML academics have been added to Adelaide University’s Signature Research Theme (SRT) Scholarship Round, a new initiative designed to attract outstanding graduate researchers. To see the full list, please visit adelaide.edu.au/research/res...

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

On Tuesday, August 25, AIML held its annual research showcase before approximately 200 AI researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts. The theme was ‘AI for South Australia: From Research to Impact.” For more and to see all of the highlights, click ➡️ www.linkedin.com/pulse/ais-cu...

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AI’s current and future impact at centre of 2026 AIML Showcase

On Tuesday, 25 August, approximately 200 artificial intelligence (AI) researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts gathered at the National Wine Centre at Adelaide University for the 2026 AIML Research...

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

AIML's CommBank Centre for Foundational AI Research was recognised as a finalist in the Industry Engagement category of the 2026 Financial Review Higher Education Awards. This category recognises reciprocal collaborations between institutions and the private sector. Read: lnkd.in/gZBRXR5U

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Congratulations to Vocare CEO Seshnie Taylor on winning the Social Impact Award at this year's InDaily 40 Under 40 Awards. AIML is proud to have supported Vocare through our Industrial AI Program, with engineer Sam Thomas contributing to Vocare's core ML engine. Read: lnkd.in/gQe8CE3v

Vocare founder Seshnie Taylor with her trusted pooch Alfie. Image credit: Vocare.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Organisers of the Responsible Communication of Machine Learning Research in Biomedicine workshop, including AIML post-doc Dr Nikhil Kurian, have issued a call for papers. The workshop will be at the 2026 NeurIPS conference in Sydney. For more info, visit ➡️ translatingmlresearch.github.io/RCMLR/

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Responsible Communication of Machine Learning Research in Biomedicine

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our warmest congratulations to AIML Senior Machine Learning Engineer Anjitha Sreekumar for being named a finalist in the Women in AI (WAI) Asia-Pacific Awards 2026 in the AI in Climate and Environment category. Well done, Anjitha, on this recognition of your work! Learn more: lnkd.in/gQzVXJfT

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Thank you to the South Australian Department for Education and the 150 high school students who visited AIML on 11 August to explore STEM pathways. We hope the visit inspired students to consider future studies and careers in STEM, and we look forward to welcoming them back.

AIML student ambassadors (l-r) Madeleine Cochrane and Irhas Gill present their research to a group of high school students.

AIML student ambassadors (l-r, behind desk) Jordan Vihermaki and Sarah Dickinson engage with students and teachers in a game of Codenames.

AIML student ambassadors (l-r) Clark Zhang and Brian Drake share their research with the students.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Congratulations to AIML postdoctoral researcher Dr Gaurangi Anand on being recognised as a finalist in the Data Science/AI Pioneer Award category of the 2026 Women of Colour in STEM Awards. We look forward to celebrating with you alongside the other finalists this October!

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

AIML has been featured in media coverage around SA Premier Peter Malinauskas' announcement establishing a royal commission on AI. "In South Australia... we've got [AIML] which is a top five global institute in AI," he said in an ABC interview. To listen ➡️ app.mediaportal.com/isentia/#/pl...

Photo caption: South Australian Premier, The Honourable Peter Malinauskas (at podium) with (l-r) former Rising Sun Managing Director Tony Clark; AIML Director Professor Simon Lucey; former SA Deputy Premier Susan Close; AIML researcher Sofia McLeod, PhD; and Michael Brown, South Australian Assistant Minister for AI, Digital Economy, Defence and Space Industries at the AIML building in 2024

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Last Friday, AIML Director Prof Simon Lucey addressed AI enthusiasts during the Winter Conversation Series 2026. The series, hosted by SA governor Frances Adamson AC, explores current issues through conversations with leaders shaping South Australia's future. www.linkedin.com/pulse/aiml-d...

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AIML Director joins South Australia governor to discuss 'The Future of AI in South Australia'

Last Friday, AIML Director Professor Simon Lucey addressed #AI enthusiasts and questioners alike during the Winter Conversation Series 2026 held at Government House in Adelaide. The series, hosted by ...

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Registrations are open for the RaiseWisely International Mental Health Symposium, 20-21 Oct in Adelaide The symposium, created by AIML PhD student Christel Cherryadi, will discuss why digital mental health is becoming a defining challenge of the AI era. To register, brushfire.com/creartdigita...

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RaiseWisely Int. eMental Health Symposium 2026

Stone & Chalk - Adelaide University - UCity - Tuesday 20 Oct 2026 - Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

AIML Dir Prof Simon Lucey was a key player at this week's ADSTAR summit, presenting 'Why Foundational AI Matters to Australia,' and participating in a panel with Meghan Quinn, Secretary of the Australian Dept of Defence and Lt General Natasha Fox, Chief of Personnel for the ADF.

Professor Lucey during his panel discussion with Meghan Quinn and Lt General Natasha Fox at the ADSTAR summit in Adelaide, 5 August 2026

AIML Director Professor Simon Lucey during his presentation 'Why Foundational AI Matters to Australia' at the ADSTAR summit in Adelaide

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

In 1955, it was discovered that inhaling asbestos causes fibres could lead to lung and other cancers. This realisation led to the development of a number of asbestos detectors, but none have used ML to uncover asbestos in homes & businesses until an AIML innovation. www.linkedin.com/pulse/aiml-m...

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AIML use machine learning to develop cutting-edge asbestos sensor

Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral that can be woven into fabrics, cloth, and insulation textiles. Because it naturally resists heat, fire, and electricity, it has been heavily used in...

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Thank you to AIML members Associate Professor Wei Zhang and Professor Javen Shi who contributed to the 49th ACM SIGIR conference in Melbourne, with A/Prof Zhang helping organise EvalMG26 and Prof Shi delivering a keynote on multimodal AI and causal structure.

Professor Javen Shi delivering his keynote presentation.

(L-R) Associate Professor Wei Zhang and Professor Javen Shi at the EvalMG26 workshop.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

You're invited to AIML's screening of Ghost in the Machine. The film asks, “what is AI?”, “who is building it?”, and “what will humans become through its use?” 📅 When: Thurs 20 Aug, 4-6 pm 🌏 Where: Scott Theatre, Adelaide Uni 💰 Cost: Free To register, visit www.scienceweek.net.au/event/docume...

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Documentary Screening – Ghost in the Machine - National Science Week

Join the Australian Institute for Machine Learning at Adelaide University for a provocative, thought-provoking documentary, Ghost in the Machine. Ghost in the Machine explores questions like “What is ...

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

AIML Chief Scientist Professor Anton van den Hengel joined leaders from research, government, industry and unions at the AI and the Future Fringe Event during the ALP National Conference, discussing sovereign AI, productivity, skills, and collaboration to shape Australia's AI future.

(L-R) Dr Kate Cornick (on screen), Senator Tony Sheldon, Professor Anton van den Hengel, Michael Wright, Melissa Donnelly, and Gerard Dwyer engaged in a panel discussion.

(L-R) Professor Anton van den Hengel, Dr Paul Dalby, and Emma Dawson.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Congrats to AIML Chief Scientist Prof Anton van den Hengel, and Sr Clinical Lecturers Dr Anthony Porter and Assoc Prof Emily Kirkpatrick who were awarded a National Critical Research Infrastructure grant for AUScribe, a tool that turns patient conversations into clinical notes and discharge letters

Photo captions: (l-r) Professor Anton van den Hengel; Assoc Professor Emily Kirkpatrick; Dr Anthony Porter

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Thanks to our members who participated in the Space Day Out event at the Australian Space Discovery Centre on Sunday, 19 July AIML PhD students Sarah Dickson and Anh Vu Nguyen; post-doc Mohsi Jawaid; and Executive Officer for events, Hilary Brookes held interactive events and engaged the public

AIML post-doctoral researcher Mohsi Jawaid sits behind a mock-up of a rover landing on the moon

AIML's Executive Officer for events, Hilary Brookes, at the AIML booth

Mohsi Jawaid, Anh Vu Nguyen, and Sarah Dickson at the AIML booth at the Space Day Out event, 19 July 2026

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A recent article in InnovationAus.com features AIML Chief Scientist @anton-vdh.bsky.social discussing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's newly announced national AI policy framework and what it will take for Australia to build genuine sovereign AI capability. Read ➡️ lnkd.in/g9ZP4HAd

AIML Chief Scientist Professor Anton van den Hengel.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

On 15 July, AIML welcomed the Hon Chris Picton MP, South Australian Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy, during a visit to Lot Fourteen showcasing South Australia's defence, space and advanced technology capabilities. We thank Minister Picton and the delegation for visiting.

The Hon Chris Picton MP (fifth from left) and Di Dixon (third from left) together with AIML members PhD student Sarah Dickinson, postdoctoral researcher Dr Sofia McLeod, PhD, PhD student Harrison Bagley, PhD student Will Meakin, Professor Tat-Jun Chin, PhD student Ethan Elms, Institute Manager Dr Kathy Nicholson, postdoctoral researcher Dr Andrew Du, and PhD student Mohsi Jawaid, at AIML's laboratory facilities.

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A recent article in Capital Brief features AIML Chief Scientist Professor Anton van den Hengel discussing how Australia can capitalise on the global AI infrastructure boom. To read the full article from Capital Brief (subscription required), please visit ➡️ lnkd.in/g7EZxNhT

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Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) @aimlofficial.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Two world-first AI healthcare initiatives from AIML researchers are featured in an article by The Chronicle of Higher Education, exploring what it takes to bring AI into clinical care safely, ethically, and effectively. To read the article, visit ➡️ sponsored.chronicle.com/bridging-hea...