Michelle Lazarus

Jessica Russ-Smith, a Wiradjuri Womble woman and Associate Professor, joins Michelle Lazarus, a Professor at Monash University, to explore the dual nature of AI as a potential coloniser or a tool for decolonisation. They discuss how AI mirrors human biases, the importance of Indigenous data sovereignty, and advocate for locally developed, life-centred AI that prioritizes community over individual gain. The conversation also highlights the hidden human costs of AI, emphasizing the need for ethical frameworks and community involvement in its evolution.