Technology

Our more boring but important tasks are being outsourced to AI – but research says we may forget how to do them ourselves. Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila explains how this happens, and how to keep hold of the expertise we need.

The digital transformation sweeping the world is revolutionising how we live and work, fuelled by new technologies such as AI, machine learning and automation. Our experts share 5 key strategies for service sector leaders to stay competitive in the digital era.

Despite more cyber-breaches emphasising the need for a diverse cybersecurity workforce, many barriers still deter women from the industry. What actions can we take to attract and retain diverse talent?

AI is ingrained in most industries, but humans are still suspicious of its use, particularly at work. How can organisations build trust in AI and encourage employees to buy in?

Brisbane faces a variety of mobility challenges over the next decade, especially as the city prepares for an influx of tourists for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Some experts are looking to micromobility – such as e-scooters and e-bikes – to help alleviate the pressure.

It takes a noble army to overcome a wicked force. A popular narrative in fairy tales and comic books, this approach is gaining serious traction in the realms of business, academia, research and government.

Fake news bots. Misinformation. Online extremism. Echo chambers. They’re all hallmarks of the digital era: an era in which conspiracy theories on everything from the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change have spread like wildfire across social media, forums and chats.

The unprecedented amount of data generated in society today has incentivized governments to automate citizen-facing services with algorithmic decision-making systems.

Not so long ago, businesses were defined by whether they offered a product or a service. Now, businesses that exclusively align themselves with one or the other risk falling behind.

Top experts from UQ Business School’s Research Hubs take a futuristic focus to identify how key AI trends and current research can help predict what the world might look like from 2030 to 2050.