Australian science. Responsible progress.

Australian Artificial Intelligence society

An independent, not-for-profit scientific and professional society connecting Australia’s AI research, education, professional and innovation communities.

Research Education Responsibility Community

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Connecting ideas, people and responsible AI progress across Australia.

Independent Not-for-Profit Non-Partisan Scientific & Professional

About AUAI

A society for thoughtful, evidence-based AI progress

The Australian Artificial Intelligence Society brings together people and organisations with a shared interest in advancing artificial intelligence for Australia.

We are an independent, non-partisan scientific and professional organisation. Our purpose spans rigorous research, accessible education, responsible innovation, strong professional practice and informed public understanding.

By creating space for collaboration across disciplines and sectors, AUAI aims to help Australia develop AI capability that is technically excellent, socially responsible and beneficial to the wider community.

Australian focus Engaged internationally
Scientific integrity Independent by design
Broad community Across research and practice

Our Focus

Six pillars for Australia’s AI future

AUAI’s purpose is broad by design, connecting the scientific foundations of AI with education, responsibility, practice and real-world capability.

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Research & Science

Advance and share rigorous research in artificial intelligence, machine learning and related disciplines.

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Education & Development

Grow AI knowledge, research capability and professional skills through accessible learning opportunities.

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Responsible AI

Promote AI that is safe, ethical, transparent, accountable, inclusive and human-centred.

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Community & Collaboration

Connect researchers, educators, students, practitioners, innovators and organisations across Australia.

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Standards & Practice

Support evidence-based standards, frameworks, ethics and sound professional practice.

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Innovation & Capability

Strengthen Australia’s AI workforce, research capability and responsible innovation ecosystem.

Responsible AI

AI progress with responsibility

Technical progress earns trust when it is paired with careful governance, scientific integrity and genuine regard for people. AUAI aims to encourage AI systems and practices that are beneficial, understandable and worthy of public confidence.

Start a responsible AI conversation
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02Ethical
03Transparent
04Accountable
05Inclusive
06Human-centred
07Beneficial to society

Australia’s AI Community

Connecting people across research, learning and practice

AUAI aims to create an inclusive meeting point for the many communities shaping and responding to artificial intelligence in Australia.

Researchers Academics Educators Students Early-career professionals Practitioners Innovators Organisations

Potential special interest areas

Fields our community can explore

These are areas the Society may support as its community and activities develop.

Machine Learning Generative AI Natural Language Processing Computer Vision Robotics AI Safety AI Ethics AI Governance AI & Cybersecurity Health AI AI in Education Emerging AI Fields

Membership & Participation

Be part of Australia’s AI community

AUAI’s constitutional framework provides for professional, academic, research, student, early-career and institutional participation, alongside other membership categories.

Membership Enquiries

Governance & Independence

Credibility built on clear principles

AUAI seeks to uphold scientific and professional independence, good governance, transparency and accountability in the way it develops.

Scientific conclusions, professional guidance and policy positions should be shaped by evidence and integrity—not improper influence.

AUAI governance principle

Legal structure
Public Company Limited by Guarantee
Nature
Not-for-profit scientific and professional society
Position
Independent and non-partisan
Jurisdiction
Commonwealth of Australia
Company number
ACN 701 442 677
Business number
ABN 68 701 442 677
Scientific integrity Responsible AI Transparency Accountability Diversity & inclusion Australian law

Contact

Connect with AUAI

For membership, collaboration, research, education, events or general enquiries, contact the Australian Artificial Intelligence Society.