Why an algorithm ‘choice’ is meaningless without transparency
The federal government is considering plans requiring platforms to let users opt out of algorithm‑curated feeds and switch to a chronological view. But an RMIT expert says the proposal misses a critical oversight – an opt‑out is not consent, and teenagers are being asked to agree to an algorithm they cannot see, cannot interpret, and cannot independently verify.
Expert available to speak on NFL match at the MCG
A sold-out game between NFL's San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take place Friday morning at the MCG. An RMIT expert unpacks how the NFL has been successfully marketed in Melbourne and globally.
AI boom exposes critical need for skilled tech professionals
Australia’s artificial intelligence boom isn’t making tech skills redundant – it is reinforcing how essential they have become. An RMIT expert explains the risk of people using AI without understanding the systems beneath it.
How 9/11 permanently changed air travel
This Friday marks the 25-year anniversary of the September 11 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States that triggered the most significant overhaul of aviation security in modern history. An RMIT expert explains.
Expert available to comment on Digital Duty of Care bill
The Federal government has announced its proposed Digital Duty of Care bill today that will include an option for Australians to opt out of social media algorithms. An RMIT expert is available to comment on the proposal and how to tackle gender-based digital harms.
Growing tensions between AI and the World Wide Web
The way people are finding information online could be entering a new phase, as website providers like Cloudflare push back against AI systems that collect and summarise content. RMIT experts say this shift could have significant implications for content creators, website operators and the quality of information available online.
Wearable cameras seem to be everywhere, but what are the risks?
Apple’s 2027 AirPods are expected to include cameras and Kmart recently sold out of their $89 Meta glasses dupe. With discreet wearable cameras exploding in popularity, an RMIT expert explains the risks associated with the technology.
Why Meta’s settlement is a commercial win for the social media giant
Meta will pay $23 billion after a landmark court battle this week over teen addiction. An RMIT expert says Meta’s settlement mirrors the defensive strategies used by big tobacco in the late 1990s to protect core business models and neutralise existential regulatory threats.
