Misogyny and violence against women are social issues, and require a social response, not a punitive one.
In the season nine premiere of Monash’s podcast, learn how AI, deepfakes and humanoid robots are transforming human interaction and our perception of reality.
A new study examines the user perceptions and experiences of using Ethereum as a microcredit system in developing countries.
Widely-available AI tools are supercharging cyber crime, which means we need to stay on top of our online security like never before.
Ways to interact with virtual versions of our deceased loved ones are now a possibility – but there’s a raft of ethical and emotional challenges involved.
The recent US Federal Court’s ruling on Google could be the first domino in a long-overdue reckoning on how major platforms operate.
Parents need to understand how algorithms work. These can drive misogynistic content towards boys and young men, and can make extreme views seem normal.
By basing any AI regulation on the principles of justice, we can take a balanced approach that promotes innovation while safeguarding societal interests.
A parliamentary committee has recommended a dedicated act to protect human rights. Here’s how it could work.
Addressing data breaches and government surveillance misuse requires a balanced approach that respects national security and individual privacy.
Deepfakes are threatening privacy and security, and while detection methods using deep learning aim to combat the problem, there’s a long way to go.
To counter some of the harmful influences of Andrew Tate and others, we need long-term, critical, and transformational approaches embedded within both curricula and school cultures.
While large language models such as ChatGPT offer vast potential in reshaping educational methods, the challenges are many.
Domestic violence can increase amid bushfires, but Australia has a poor track record of responding to it. With a hot summer ahead, authorities are warned to prepare.
Life insurance companies can legally use the results of genetic tests to decline coverage or increase premiums. MPs have called for legislation that bans this practice.
The use of telehealth for sexual and reproductive health care services improves access to health information and care, and so should be made a permanent feature of the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
The rise of influencer culture has been meteoric, but what’s going on behind the selfie stick? And what does it have to do with gender dynamics?
MyMedicare is a new voluntary scheme that allows patients to register with their usual GP. How will it work? And how might it benefit patients? Here’s what we know so far.
The platform’s handling of harmful content, including disinformation, hate speech and propaganda, has attracted widespread criticism.
Monitoring the quality of healthcare by routinely collecting, analysing and sharing standardised health-related information.
What are the implications of the Internet of Behaviours for tourism stakeholders in a hyper-connected and data-driven world?
Muslim girls are one among many minority groups underrepresented in STEM in Australia. Diversity is important, not just ethically and socially, but also economically.
On a new episode of Monash University’s “What Happens Next?” podcast, meet the healthcare providers and advocates working tirelessly to ensure that we don't lose ground in the global fight for reproductive rights.
This week, Monash University's “What Happens Next?” podcast investigates how making reproductive healthcare inaccessible hurts us all.
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