Centre for Digital Wellbeing

What happens if a sexbot is your first intimate encounter? Jacqueline Maley from The Sydney Morning Herald delves into some of the key arguments of Carla Wilshire OAM’s book this week. 🔗 Read: https://lnkd.in/gDTnBuMJ 🔗 Find out about the book: https://lnkd.in/ghNidB8R #FeminismLiterature #AI #ChatGPT #AIBot #SexBot

✊🏽👩🏾 Our Harmony Alliance Forum will be starting shortly today! We want to hear from you and help shape the government’s proposed mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings. We will be running two sessions to give you an opportunity to have your say: 1️⃣ Session 1: 10:00AM - 11:00AM AEST OR 2️⃣ Session 2: 6:00PM - 7:00PM AEST Register for either sessions at: https://lnkd.in/gKCc2GD9 #haveyoursay #yourvoicematters #migrantwomen #refugeewomen #diversity #inclusion #ai #generativeai #chatgpt #midjourney #openai

Centre for Digital Wellbeing Chair Chloe Shorten on the conversation of banning social media for children.      "Why is it that the ubiquity of the internet – a reality from which we cannot escape – makes us throw up our hands in surrender?     We have always insisted overseas companies follow Australian safety standards, so compelling overseas tech companies to embed digital safeguards seems totally consistent."     Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gxEgXufv 

Director Carla Wilshire OAM was invited to APEC Perú 2024 last week to share her expertise on the safe and beneficial integration of AI in societies and economies. Earlier this year, Carla released her book ‘Time to Reboot: Feminism in the Algorithm Age’ which looks at the radical impact that technology has on society. You can access it through Monash University Publishing: https://lnkd.in/ghNidB8R #SafeAIIntegration #AIatWork #AI #ChatGPT #MidJourney

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📰   A recent study has linked doomscrolling to feelings of existential anxiety, distrust, and despair. 📱💔 Constant exposure to bad news can make you question the fairness of the world and your control over life. It's like being in a room where people are constantly shouting at you. Read more from The Guardian: https://lnkd.in/gDRqZk5P  #MentalHealth #Doomscrolling #StayInformed #SelfCare #Mindfulness 

Is social media bad for kids? Centre for Digital Wellbeing Director Carla Wilshire OAM spoke to Charlie Pickering on ABC Melbourne Drive last Friday on the topic of social media's impact on children. 🔊 Listen from 2:06:16: https://lnkd.in/gShjGDkm #ABCDrive #SocialMedia

"A top policy challenge for inclusion and equality in the algorithm age is algorithmic bias and safeguards across all industries. Because AI is trained on historical data it can perpetuate or exacerbate existing biases. "A significant opportunity is using data and advanced analytics for social good. The ethical use of data and AI can be used to identify inequalities and improve services." — Carla Wilshire OAM, CEO The Social Policy Group, and Director Centre for Digital Wellbeing. In a seminar hosted by the Office for Women, PM&C staff heard from Carla who presented some key findings in her new book – Time to Reboot: Feminism in the Algorithm Age. Her book questions whether the technology that is designed to assist us, entertain us and make our lives 'better' is, in fact, pushing women backwards — and if so, how we can fix this. She discussed how the online world is influencing attitudes and behaviours, and how this might play out as we work towards a more equal society. This is a timely presentation given the current scope of work across government on gender equality, online safety, digital inclusion and safe and responsible AI.

Our kids are being pushed social media content that encourages people to hurt and hate women and girls. Artificial Intelligence could make things even worse. We need to act now.

As South Australia considers a ban on social media access for younger users, the need for a balanced and informed approach is more crucial than ever. Our work at The Centre for Digital Wellbeing (CDW) has been at the forefront, highlighting the serious impacts social media can have on our youth. 📚💡 We have found that excessive social media use can lead to addiction, depression, and increased suicide ideation among young people. The proposal for a ban in South Australia aims to protect our youth from these significant risks. However, this move isn't a complete solution but is part of a broader strategy to improve digital wellbeing.  We advocate for;  1️⃣ Increased transparency and accountability in how social media algorithms work.  2️⃣ Education and resources for young people, parents, and educators about the safe use of digital spaces.   3️⃣ A duty of care to users, ensuring that social media platforms are also responsible for minimising harm. While the proposed ban could be a step in the right direction, it requires careful implementation. We need to ensure that while we protect our youth, we also educate them to navigate digital landscapes responsibly and critically.  Read our 2022 submission to the Inquiry into Social Media and Online Safety: https://lnkd.in/gyn9zECg    #DigitalWellbeing #SocialMediaBan #YouthSafety #OnlineSafety #CDW