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Automated Societies

by ADM+S Centre

Utopian visions of automated decision-making (ADM) promise new levels of personalisation, control and choice in our lives. Yet, we still know very little about how ADM is being incorporated, reinvented or resisted as part of everyday lives. Our guest speakers are researchers and industry partners from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S) a cross-disciplinary, national research centre, which aims to create the knowledge and strategies needed for responsible, ethical, and inclusive automated decision-making.

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  1. How is AI Overview Changing Search?

    In this episode, host Kathy Nickels speaks with ADM+S researchers Kateryna Kasianenko and Sara Alawati about Google's AI Overviews and how they are reshaping the search experience. Drawing on new research from the Australian Search Experience 2.0 project, they discuss how AI-generated answers...

  2. Challenging the Power of Digital Platforms

    In this episode, Jake Goldenfien is joined by Kimberlee Weatherall, Daniel Angus and Nic Carah to discuss Australia’s proposed Digital Duty of Care and what it could mean for the future of online platforms. The conversation explores how a duty of care could move beyond simply identifying harmful...

  3. How Should We Govern Artificial Intimacy? AI Companions & A Digital Duty of Care

    AI companions are becoming increasingly sophisticated—and increasingly embedded in our emotional lives. But as these technologies are designed to create relationships with users, questions about safety, responsibility and regulation are becoming impossible to ignore. Following a series of...

  4. Who Profits From Our Data? Data Colonialsim & Sovereignty

    Who owns our data? Who profits from it? And what happens when the technologies shaping our lives reproduce old patterns of colonial power? In this episode of Careful Minds, host Rayane El Masri speaks with ADM+S affiliate and PhD candidate Shilpa Singh Jaswant about data colonialism, digital...

  5. What's Up with AI?

    In this special National Science Week episode of AI Uncovered, students and teachers from across Australia put their questions about artificial intelligence to two leading researchers: Distinguished Professor Jean Burgess from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society...

  6. What Does AI Safety Really Mean?

    AI systems are becoming increasingly powerful and embedded in everyday life — from workplaces and education to healthcare and government services. But as these technologies evolve, so do questions about safety, accountability and trust. Before we can make AI safe, we need to understand what…

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  7. Who Takes the Fall? The AI Responsibility Gap

    When AI systems mislead, discriminate, or get things wrong—who is actually responsible? In this episode of Careful Minds, Rayane El Masri speaks with Dr Joanne Kuai about the growing “responsibility gap” in AI. From AI-generated news and election misinformation to invisible labour and global…

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  8. Companion or Code? The Ethics of AI Companionship

    Conversational agents based on Large Language Models are increasingly stepping into roles that look and feel like partnership, friendship or even love. These systems can comfort people, reduce loneliness and offer a sense of connection. But they also raise difficult questions about authenticity,...

  9. Careful Minds: A New ADM+S Podcast Series

    In this episode of Automated Societies, we introduce a new ADM+S podcast series: Careful Minds: AI, Ethics and Society, hosted by Rayane El Masri. Rayane, an ADM+S PhD student and recipient of the 2025 Marc Sanders Foundation Philosophy in Media Podcasting Fellowship, brings a fresh perspective…

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  10. Google’s new AI Mode: Is AI changing what we see online?

    Google’s new AI Mode is the biggest shift to search in years but what does it mean for how we find and trust information? In this episode, we talk to ADM+S researchers Dr Ashwin Naggapa, Dr Oleg Zendel and Sara Fahad Dawood Al Lawati from the Australian Search Experience project to explore how AI...

  11. The Machine-Readable Renter

    "Against the backdrop of the ongoing housing crisis, renters are increasingly interacting with digital technologies at every stage of their housing experience." PhD researcher Samantha Floreani from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society at Monash University is...

  12. From Vibe to Viability: A methodology for Building Transformative Alternative in the Digital Economy

    On the 16 May 2025, ADM+S hosted a presentation by Associate Professor Trebor Scholz titled From Vibe to Viability: A methodology for Building Transformative Alternatives in the Digital Economy. In his talk, Assoc Prof Scholz analyses real-world models of doing things differently—from a...

  13. Deathbots and Digital Avatars: (Re)animating our ancestors

    What if death wasn’t the end, but just... a transition to the cloud? In this episode, we explore the rise of digital personality emulations — AI-powered avatars that let you talk to the dead. Philosopher Rob Sparrow joins us to unpack the ethics, cultural impacts, and spiritual questions...

  14. Meta’s Misinformation Shift: A decision to Ditch the Experts with Silvia Montana-Nino

    In a recent announcement from Meta’s founder Mark Zuckerberg, the tech giant has decided to do away with it’s third party fact-checking model, opting for a ‘community notes’ system similar to X. How will this decision impact public trust in platforms? What are the implications for the broader...

  15. Internet Cures: The Social Lives of Digital Miracles with Dr Dang Nguyen

    Dang’s interest in internet cures grew out of the misinformation boom in 2016, but instead of following the popular research agenda she wanted to understand the cultural and historical contexts behind these practices. Unravelling the intricate connections between social, technological…

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  16. What is a Public Service Algorithm and Why Might We Need One?

    On 4 December 2024 ADM+S invited guest speakers from industry partner organisation the ABC, to be part of a panel titled ‘What is a Public Service Algorithm and Why Might We Need One?’ Providing an alternative to commercial forms of content curation is one of the challenges faced by public…

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  17. New research reveals gambling and alcohol companies target those most at risk

    Research funded by VicHealth and the Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education, supported by ADM+S, has found that alcohol and gambling companies use Facebook data to profile and target people most at risk with their product advertising. In this episode, hear from Dr Giselle Newton, ADM+S...

  18. Ad Clicks and Gambling Tricks with Dr Cesar Albarran-Torres

    Did you know that globally, Australian’s lose the most money per capita to gambling? In response to a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling, reports suggest that the Federal Government is considering a ban on gambling advertising online. Findings from the Australian Ad Observatory highlight...

  19. Watt's Up With Privacy? Energy Data and Household Surveillance with Awais Hameed Khan and Stephen Snow

    In this episode we discuss the risks and benefits of sharing household energy use data, highlighting the opportunity for increased user awareness and sustainability, while also considering concerns around surveillance and data privacy. This conversation is based on ‘Household Wattch: Exploring...

  20. Democratising Desire: Zahra Stardust on Indie Porn and Technological Disruption

    In this episode we discuss the technological, legal and societal challenges present in the indie porn industry, and how these struggles intersect with broader issues of stigma, capitalism and social justice. This conversation is based on ‘Indie Porn’, a new book by Dr Zahra Stardust from…

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  21. Behind the Screens: Algorithmic Operations in NDIS with Dr Georgia van Toorn

    In this episode of ADM+S In Conversation, Natalie Campbell sits down with Dr Georgia van Toorn to talk about her recent paper, co-authored with Prof Terry Carney, titled 'Decoding the algorithmic operations of Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme’. In recent years, Australia’s…

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  22. Intro: ADM, Ecosystems, and Multispecies Relationships

    In 2024 the ARC Centre of Excellence is introducing a suite of new research projects investigating critical questions, regulatory intervention, design, application and deployment of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. In this episode, hear from Assoc Prof Michael...

  23. Intro: Mapping the Digital Gap

    In 2024 the ARC Centre of Excellence is introducing a suite of new research projects investigating critical questions, regulatory intervention, design, application and deployment of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. In this episode, hear from Dr Daniel…

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  24. Intro: The Regulatory Project

    In 2024 the ARC Centre of Excellence is introducing a suite of new research projects investigating critical questions, regulatory intervention, design, application and deployment of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. In this episode, hear from Prof Kimberlee...

  25. Intro: Evaluating Automated Cultural Curating and Ranking Systems with Synthetic Data

    In 2024 the ARC Centre of Excellence is introducing a suite of new research projects investigating critical questions, regulatory intervention, design, application and deployment of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. In this episode, hear from Dr Kylie Pappalardo...

  26. Intro: GenAI Sim

    In 2024 the ARC Centre of Excellence is introducing a suite of new research projects investigating critical questions, regulatory intervention, design, application and deployment of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. In this episode, hear from Prof Kimberlee...

  27. Intro: Language and Cultural Diversity in ADM: Australia in the Asia Pacific

    In 2024 the ARC Centre of Excellence is introducing a suite of new research projects investigating critical questions, regulatory intervention, design, application and deployment of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. In this episode, hear from Prof Haiqing Yu…

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  28. Intro: Generative Authenticity

    In 2024 the ARC Centre of Excellence is introducing a suite of new research projects investigating critical questions, regulatory intervention, design, application and deployment of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. In this episode, hear from Prof Anthony…

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  29. Intro: The Australian Search Experience 2.0

    In 2024 the ARC Centre of Excellence is introducing a suite of new research projects investigating critical questions, regulatory intervention, design, application and deployment of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. In this episode, hear from Prof Axel Brunns,...

  30. Intro: Critical Capabilities for Inclusive AI

    In 2024 the ARC Centre of Excellence is introducing a suite of new research projects investigating critical questions, regulatory intervention, design, application and deployment of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. In this episode, hear from Prof Anthony…

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  31. Intro: The Australian Ad Observatory

    In 2024 the ARC Centre of Excellence is introducing a suite of new research projects investigating critical questions, regulatory intervention, design, application and deployment of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. In this episode, hear from Assoc Prof Nicholas...

  32. Data, Dollars, Decisions: Behavioural Insurance with Jathan Sadowski and Kelly Lewis

    In this episode of ADM+S In Conversation, Natalie Campbell sits down with Dr Jathan Sadowski and Dr Kelly Lewis to talk about their recent paper, co-authored with Dr Zofia Bednarz, 'Risk, value, vitality: The moral economy of a global behavioural insurance platform'. Jathan and Kelly discus the...

  33. Digital Platform Economies: Value Propositions in Platform Regulation

    This panel conversation was part of a recent event hosted by the Platform Economies Research Network (PERN), in collaboration with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. The event titled 'Digital Platform Economies: Value from data?' was held at the New School in...

  34. Digital Platform Economies: Concept Work for “Platform Economies”

    This panel conversation was part of a recent event hosted by the Platform Economies Research Network (PERN), in collaboration with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. The event titled 'Digital Platform Economies: Value from data?' was held at the New School in...

  35. Digital Platform Economies: Web 3

    This panel conversation was part of a recent event hosted by the Platform Economies Research Network (PERN), in collaboration with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. The event titled 'Digital Platform Economies: Value from data?' was held at the New School in...

  36. Digital Platform Economies: Digital Twins

    This panel conversation was part of a recent event hosted by the Platform Economies Research Network (PERN), in collaboration with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. The event titled 'Digital Platform Economies: Value from data?' was held at the New School in...

  37. Digital Platform Economies: Generative AI and Future Directions

    This keynote conversation was part of a recent event hosted by the Platform Economies Research Network (PERN), in collaboration with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. The event titled 'Digital Platform Economies: Value from data?' was held at the New School…

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  38. Mapping Automated decision-making in New South Wales

    In this episode we're joined by Prof Paul Henman from the University of Queensland to discuss 'Automated decision-making in New South Wales: mapping and analysis of the use of ADM systems by State and Local governments', a research report produced in partnership by the ADM+S Centre and the New...

  39. Debate: Generative AI Should be Stopped!

    This debate was held as part of the 2023 ADM+AS Web Search Revolution Symposium on 17 August at RMIT University, and online. A lively debate on the implications of Generative AI and its societal impact. Featuring experts in the field, this debate will shed light on the serious hazards and…

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  40. What did the Web Search Revolution revolt against?

    This panel was held at the 2023 ADM+S Web Search Revolution Symposium on 17 August at RMIT University, and online. How did search engines develop over the 20th century? Mark Sanderson and Julian Thomas will show how expensive subscription-based search companies formed in the 1960s and largely...

  41. Imagine the year is 2050… How will we experience search?

    This panel was held at the 2023 ADM+S Web Search Revolution Symposium on 17 August at RMIT University, and online. Although generative AI – and tools like ChatGPT – show that the future of search will certainly be complex, this panel will engage in longer-term stargazing to examine what the…

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  42. The Impact of Search on Society

    This panel was held at the 2023 ADM+S Web Search Revolution Symposium on 17 August at RMIT University, and online. With billions of queries serviced every day, web search has profoundly reshaped the way we relate to information. But search has itself been reshaped by law, regulation, markets…

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  43. Susan Dumais: The history of search and its impact

    This keynote presentation was part of the 2023 ADM+S Web Search Revolution Symposium on 17 August at RMIT University, and online. What did web search replace? What are the origins of web search and how it has evolved in the last 2-3 decades? A look at the history and impact of search and a look...

  44. Chirag Shah: The future of search: Information seeking, large language models and search

    This keynote presentation was part of the 2023 ADM+S Web Search Revolution Symposium on 17 August at RMIT University, and online. The prominent model of retrieving, evaluating, and using relevant information from databases, collections, and the web is going through a significant transformation....

  45. Keynote: Prof Wiebke Loosen

    This keynote was presented at the 2023 ADMS+S Automated News and Media Symposium, 13-14 July 2023 at the University of Sydney. In this presentation titled 'Introducing Communicative AI', Prof Loosen from Hans Bredow Institute considers what it means to think about AI as a form of communication,...

  46. Keynote: Tarunima Prabhakar

    This keynote was presented at the 2023 ADMS+S Automated News and Media Symposium, 13-14 July 2023 at the University of Sydney. In this presentation titled 'A New Thing Under the Sun? Alternative Visions for Tech in the Age of AI', Tattle co-founder Tarunima Prabhakar argues for a deeper…

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  47. Talking About Automation

    This panel discussion took place at the 2023 ADMS+S Automated News and Media Symposium, 13-14 July 2023 at the University of Sydney. Panelists discuss the actual vs perceived capabilities of AI systems, their potential to disrupt vs their capacity to maintain power dynamics, and the real vs...

  48. It's Not the Algorithm: How We Search

    This panel discussion took place at the 2023 ADMS+S Automated News and Media Symposium, 13-14 July 2023 at the University of Sydney. Panelists introduce the Australian Search Experience project, and discuss the long-term implications for future research that have arisen as a result of the study....

  49. News Personalisation

    This panel discussion took place at the 2023 ADMS+S Automated News and Media Symposium, 13-14 July 2023 at the University of Sydney. Panelists discuss how news companies have started to focus on personalising content for readers, from simply allowing people to select topics of interest, to...

  50. Automation: A New Regulatory Agenda?

    This panel discussion took place at the 2023 ADMS+S Automated News and Media Symposium, 13-14 July 2023 at the University of Sydney. Panelists reflect on existing legal and regulatory commitments across news and media, discuss new reforms, and consider whether automation actually requires a new...

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Utopian visions of automated decision-making (ADM) promise new levels of personalisation, control and choice in our lives. Yet, we still know very little about how ADM is being incorporated, reinvented or resisted as part of everyday lives. Our guest speakers are researchers and industry partners from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S) a cross-disciplinary, national research centre, which aims to create the knowledge and strategies needed for responsible, ethical, and inclusive automated decision-making.

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