$20 million boost for world-leading AI research

Australia's position as one of the world leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will be further boosted thanks to $20 million towards a new national centre, to be based at the University of Adelaide. The Centre for Augmented Reasoning is an investment by the Australian Government in people and research to make computers better at interacting with humans, so that all technology might be easier and safer to use. The new centre builds on the expertise of the internationally regarded Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) at the University of Adelaide, jointly established with the South Australian Government and based in Adelaide's Lot Fourteen innovation precinct. "The $20 million announced in this week's Federal Budget is a very exciting development, representing seed investment in our new centre. This will be a solid foundation for industry and government to build on, to ensure Australia captures the full benefits from the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. "The new centre will be a major boost to the University of Adelaide's capabilities, and will create new jobs in research, and opportunities for students.