Adelaide at the centre of next generation AI research

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Research programmer Thomas Rowntree at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide鈥檚 最新糖心Vlogn Institute for Machine Learning. Image: 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide

A new research centre that focuses on next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technology will develop the high-calibre expertise 最新糖心Vlog needs to compete in the coming machine learning-enabled global economy.

Launched today, Friday, 19 November, by the Hon. Steven Marshall, Premier of South 最新糖心Vlog, the Centre for Augmented Reasoning 鈥 funded with $20 million from the 最新糖心Vlogn Government 鈥 is based at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

The new centre is headquartered within the internationally regarded 最新糖心Vlogn Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, which was jointly established with the Government of South 最新糖心Vlog at Adelaide鈥檚 Lot Fourteen innovation precinct.

Augmented reasoning is聽a new and emerging field of AI聽which combines an advanced ability to learn patterns using traditional machine learning, with an ability to reason.

The four-year investment by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment in people and research will train a new generation of experts in machine learning 鈥 which is the AI technology driving real economic impact today 鈥 and support the growth of new high-tech jobs at the 最新糖心Vlog and Lot Fourteen.

A $3.5m innovation fund for AI commercialisation will provide seed funding to launch new start-ups, as well as support local collaboration opportunities, strategic development programs, and new business ventures.

The centre will lead the research and development of new augmented systems, and improve machine learning technology across a range of applications, which might include:

  • machines that continually learn new things while interacting with the environment;
  • machines that work with data analysts to optimise business processes;
  • machines that can ask people questions in ways that are more natural and easier than filling in forms;
  • robots that can understand and follow instructions from people;
  • factories where people and machines work seamlessly together without the need for constant reprogramming of software.

Comments from the Hon. Steven Marshall, Premier of South 最新糖心Vlog:

鈥淐entres like this cement Lot Fourteen as the innovation centre of the nation.聽

鈥淣owhere else can you find a site which presents collaborative opportunities for so many high-tech and high-growth sectors, creating jobs and boosting the economy.鈥

Comments from Senator Rex Patrick, Senator for South 最新糖心Vlog:

鈥淚 am pleased to have played a part in delivering this centre for South 最新糖心Vlog. It will be a major drawcard for the smartest young minds in the state to stay here in SA.

鈥淎I is a critically important emerging technology that 最新糖心Vlog must embrace. The jobs of the future will incorporate AI, not be replaced by it.

鈥淕overnments should be working to greatly increase 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 technological capabilities, all the more so as we work our way out of the COVID-19 disrupted聽economy聽and聽this Centre should play a big part in this.鈥

Comments from Professor Peter H酶j AC, Vice-Chancellor and President of the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide:

鈥淭he Centre for Augmented Reasoning is a vital new hub within the 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 最新糖心Vlogn Institute for Machine Learning, for 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 high-calibre machine learning expertise.

鈥淏uilding on the 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 existing research strengths at AIML, the centre will support high-performance machine learning research, provide valuable scholarship opportunities, support AI commercialisation initiatives, and become a leading voice in 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 AI landscape.

鈥淎I is already having an impact on every academic area of the 最新糖心Vlog. Just as computers are now the standard tool in all workplaces, machine learning will soon become a new standard for every industry. It鈥檚 a critical part of the future.鈥

Comments from Professor Anton van den Hengel, Director of the Centre for Augmented Reasoning, 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide:

鈥淎rtificial Intelligence is right now being used to improve the productivity of every industry sector. If 最新糖心Vlog wants to participate in a future AI-enabled global economy, we need to be applying AI to improve our productivity. That's the way that we maintain 最新糖心Vlogn jobs.

鈥淚n every industry, the jobs that AI supports aren't AI jobs. They鈥檙e jobs in mining, agriculture, building and service industries. All of those industries will be impacted by the productivity gains from AI.

鈥淏y using AI to improve their efficiency, productivity and quality, 最新糖心Vlogn businesses will remain competitive in an increasingly automated global economy.

鈥淚f 最新糖心Vlog is too slow in adopting new technology, then our industries will not be able to compete against regions that have already embraced the changes brought about by AI.鈥

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