As more cases of the virus emerge outside Africa, there are significant concerns about its potential to escalate, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
The automated vehicle “trolley problem” shows where self-driving technology can fail. But there could be upsides to coding human values into these machines.
Ransomware has become a rising threat within government, business and academic circles, but there are ways to protect against it.
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.
Despite ongoing efforts over the past decade, there’s still a noticeable gap in getting women into these top roles in Malaysia’s private sector.
While large language models such as ChatGPT offer vast potential in reshaping educational methods, the challenges are many.
Snake envenomation remains a significant health challenge in the ASEAN region, but the development of a universal antivenom holds great promise in mitigating its impact.
You can’t save the planet on your own. Take a deep breath, take some notes from these leading experts – and then take action.
Could our fascination with objectivity be the Pied Piper that led us to develop a machine some of us now fear and avoid?
Can more and better regulation bring some much-needed sunshine to the crypto winter?
Why did so many people choose to trust the Robodebt automated system over the drumbeat of criticism that it was unlawful, and its outcomes flawed?
Despite the often-divisive discussions leading up to this state election, the next state parliament should focus on developing community cohesion in public health.
Virtual mobility is part of the “new” normal in higher education, but to capitalise on this potential, we need to ensure students are fully on board.
Healthcare is increasingly turning to AI to make patient care more effective, safe, and efficient, but the question remains: Does the reality match the intentions?
A new study into the value of the National Music Teacher Mentoring Program shows it’s possible to upskill classroom teachers with little previous music experience to deliver quality music programs in their schools.
A new episode of Monash University's podcast, “What Happens Next?”, examines what the future will look like if we don’t consider the moral and ethical quandaries presented by new technologies on the battlefield.
Distrust is framed as a problem that needs to be solved. Instead, it can signal where there are deep social problems that need to be addressed.
As technology advances, the use of spyware in crime investigation is almost unavoidable, but it raises questions about the threat to privacy, freedom of speech, and civil society.
Educators from Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Australia recently shared their experiences of leading their communities during the pandemic.
Taiwan's “humour-over-rumour” approach is an example of how to effectively counter misinformation in the digital age.
Despite the rise in citizen journalism exposing police violence and discrimination, we're yet to see changes to the practices that perpetuate racism and deny transparency in policing.
From dementia to depression to drug addiction, artificial brain stimulation has been hailed as a landmark medical technology for the future. But safeguards are needed if we want the benefits without the risks.
Friendships, marriages and business partnerships continue to be forged at Monash.
Social media platforms have an incentive to promote whatever gets the most attention, regardless of its authenticity, but we're more reluctant to admit that the same is true of people.
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