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Despite public support, the COVIDSafe app failed to reach its download target. So, what are the implications for future polices that need citizens to share information?

Australian researchers have determined the ‘sweet spot’ for positioning qubits to achieve high-accuracy quantum computers.

A multidisciplinary team of researchers has created an innovative public health campaign to help communicate coronavirus (COVID-19) to young people.

Pamela Gao was settling into a career in data analytics when the chance to work with her company’s IT team provided the inspiration for a return to study.

A new nanowire material paves the way for a new era of photonic and quantum electronic technologies using less energy, shows a University of Melbourne study.

Video game ‘amoralists’ argue killing in gaming isn’t harmful since no living being is actually hurt. But when it comes to hurting virtual animals, we disagree.

The new version of Biometric Mirror is a spongy technology temple that invites audiences to posture for an algorithm that measures emotional stability, kindness levels and so-called beauty.

The UK’s misguided attempt to use algorithms to estimate school scores is a warning and reminder of the need to keep humans and accountability in automated decision-making.

Play is a core part of a healthy childhood, through which children develop social, communication, cognitive and physical skills.

More people working from home during COVID-19 has led to an increase in technostress and organisations needs to address it, warn University of Melbourne experts

An app by University of Melbourne researchers uses AI to analyse and interpret the facial expressions of your pet. And, yes, dogs are easier to read than cats.

The focus in artificial intelligence research and development is shifting to an issue that will determine the trustworthiness of technology.

Surveillance technology and powers deployed to combat COVID-19 can and are being used to threaten civil freedoms, University of Melbourne experts warn.

Facial recognition technology is one tool in the fight against COVID-19; but University of Melbourne experts ask if surveillance tech going to stick around?

What if you could transform the standard smart speaker that sits passively in your home into a productive work instrument?

Devices like digital assistants are convenient but why do we trade off our privacy? University of Melbourne experts give some simple steps on staying private.

COVID-19 has generated an information overload for many of us; University of Melbourne experts say we need relevant and concise updates without false hope.

Privacy must be central to any COVID-19 app, but there are other ways to track infections and an app may not work anyway, say University of Melbourne experts.

At a time of self-isolation board games offer interaction, variety and challenges, and don't have to be about winning, says a University of Melbourne expert

More than 200 researchers have joined forces to develop a survey to understand the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our psychological wellbeing.

More of us are schooling, working and streaming from home amid COVID-19; University of Melbourne looks at whether our internet can cope with the pandemic load.

Are you paying attention? Dr Eduardo Velloso may well be able to tell – and to help.

When an outbreak is brought under control, it’s possible only a small proportion of the population has been infected and gained immunity. This can set the scene for a second wave of infections later.

Digital technologies help us work, play, socialise and relax; University of Melbourne researchers are now finding they may also help us regulate our emotions.

The Australian government is exploring the use of contact tracing mobile apps as a tool for public health officials and communities to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mass digital surveillance is being used around the world to control COVID-19. University of Melbourne experts warn of the risks to citizens’ privacy and freedom

Associate Professor Shanton Chang shares his ideas for building your networks remotely.

People in aged care homes were already isolated before the COVID-19 crisis but University of Melbourne research finds new technology can help better connect them

Recent years have seen the emergence of digital mental health care in a variety of forms.

Efforts to control the weaponisation of new technology need to be brought together under UN's disarmament framework, argues a University of Melbourne expert.

Machine learning could help precisely locate quantum bits; a crucial step for large-scale silicon quantum computers finds a University of Melbourne-led study.

The law may always be behind technology, but a University of Melbourne expert argues that the sweeping influence of artificial intelligence needs more response.

University of Melbourne experts explain how mathematical modelling is helping to map the coronavirus outbreak – helping to predict the virus’ global spread.

Xenobots have been called the world’s first “living robots”. They are made entirely of living tissue, and can be programmed to move towards a certain object.

Far from fading away in the digital age, board games are enjoying a boom time because they are social, challenging and tangible. And designers are using technology to create new ways to play.