ChatGPT just passed the Turing test. But that doesn’t mean AI is now as smart as humans
9 Apr 2025
Although the Turing test has been popularised as the ultimate indicator of machine intelligence, there is disagreement about the validity of this test through its contentious history which calls into question how...
Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon – starting today
28 Mar 2025
Starting 28 March, Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered “agentic capabilities” and turn a profit from the popular devices....
Why build nuclear power in place of old coal, when you could have pumped hydropower instead?
18 Mar 2025
Australia’s energy policy would take a sharp turn if the Coalition wins the upcoming federal election.
ANU neuroinformatics researchers recognised for contribution to brain science
18 Feb 2025
Three early-career researchers from the ANU Neuroinformatics group have been recognised for their impactful contributions to the field.
‘Bigger, badder, nastier’: the LA fires are a warning for all Australians
6 Feb 2025
The Los Angeles fires were caused by a perfect storm of bad conditions. ANU climate expert Dr Liz Hanna says Australians in urban areas should pay attention.
ANU part of new $US150M partnership with Rio Tinto to support global energy transition
30 Jan 2025
Researchers from ANU will partner with Rio Tinto to ensure First Nations cultural knowledge and perspectives are central to the global energy transition.
To save Australia’s animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they’re getting it wrong?
23 Jan 2025
New research shows that limitations in biodiversity monitoring can produce an inaccurate picture of how a species is faring. This is a problem for conservation efforts and Australia’s unique and vulnerable biodiversity....
Driven by curiosity: ANU young innovators at TIME Lab
12 Nov 2024
Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, these young researchers are advancing the frontiers of video processing and machine learning at ANU.
ANU establishes new Centre for Energy Systems
6 Nov 2024
A new Centre that brings together pioneering experts in clean energy research has been established at ANU.
ANU students engineering a better future
16 Oct 2024
“My ethos in life is to leave the world in a better place than when I first came in.” - Maxine Wu