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Responsible Technology
Our public square has been transformed into a place of division, disinformation and diatribes, manipulated by global digital platforms that undermine trust in government, social cohesion and democracy. In order to combat this, we must build better ways of imagining what strong civic connections look like. We will advocate for responsible technology to mitigate against the harms of Big Tech and their influence in our public square. We will build better models of citizen engagement and civic collaboration.
Responsible Technology
July 10, 2024
Submission to the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society
Digital platforms are not the right hosts of our civic lives. By design, they are built to amplify division and conflict, as the most sensational and provocative content maintains audience attention on the platforms. Digital platforms like YouTube, Facebook, X and TikTok are also underpinned by commercial models which, above all else, seek to monetise ... Read more
Responsible Technology
June 25, 2024
Submission to the Statutory Review of the Online Safety Act 2021
Australia's online safety regulatory framework has strong content-focused laws but lacks provisions to address and oversee the risk-producing systems themselves.
Responsible Technology
May 8, 2024
A Public Australian AI
We need to build AI infrastructure that is made in Australia, with a public good/not-for-profit imperative.
Responsible Technology
April 11, 2024
Submission to Public Consultation on Doxxing and Privacy Reforms
Doxxing, which includes the deliberate online exposure of an individual’s identity, private information, or personal details with malicious intentions, can bring about dangers for individuals in the physical world, ranging from humiliation to physical stalking.
