How will AI impact regional Australia? To find out, we hosted a forum with five experts – listen to ABC

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is already having a seismic impact on the world – but outside of capitals, there are specific questions.

How can AI help us prevent bushfires and natural disasters?

What does this mean for healthcare and job security?

What impact could this new technology have on the environment?

Joined by five experts and a live audience at the Eureka Center in Ballarat, Prue Bentley examines the regional perspective of AI on ABC Statewide Drive.

Panelists:

Ben FinkleManaging Director of ARAIN (the Australian Regional AI Network)

Bhavna AntonyProfessor of Information Technology at Federation University

Dr. Rob LaytonChief Research Officer at BRAIN (Ballarat Region Artificial Intelligence Network)

Dr. Omaru MaruatonaAssociate Professor of AI at Federation University and CEO at Aiculus AI

Trent PenmanProfessor of Bushfire Behavior at the University of Melbourne Creswick Campus