Law and Technology

Pioneering Research in Law and Tech

With deep knowledge of the intricate dynamics between technology, governance, and regulation, our researchers aim to better understand, assess and respond to the implications of emerging technological advancements.

At the Sydney Law School, we are at the forefront of transformative research in Law and Technology.

Our world-class school and cutting-edge projects place us at the epicenter of critical developments, shaping the future of legal frameworks in the digital age.

Ground-breaking research informs NSW AI inquiry

Sydney Law School researchers have provided evidence on the use of automated decision-making in state and local government sectors in New South Wales (NSW) at the NSW Artificial Intelligence Inquiry.

Dr Jose-Miguel Bello y Villarino and his team

ADM+S Research Fellow invited to provide evidence to the Federal Parliament

On Tuesday 30 January 2024, ADM+S Research Fellow Dr Jose-Miguel Bello y Villarino from the University of Sydney was invited to present evidence to Federal Parliament on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the Australian education system.

Unraveling Robodebt: Legal Failures, Impact on Vulnerable Communities and Future Reforms

The Albanese government has agreed in full or in principle to 56 recommendations of the robodebt royal commission, we spoke to Professor Emeritus Terry Carney about the scheme and what these recommendations mean.

What happens when technology learns to read our minds?

Advancements in neurotechnology could be at a turning point, but the new technology threatens to breach even the privacy of our brains. Looking at a recent case on this issue in the Supreme Court in Chile, Sydney Law School research addresses the need for Australia to protect our human rights and to reconsider many areas of law.

Is Australia ready for future mind-reading technologies?

Recent advancements using artificial intelligence to extract meaningful thoughts from brain waves have concerned human rights and privacy advocates, who say technology is developing at a rate faster than the law. It is the first paper that considers whether Australia is prepared for the potential applications of neurotechnologies.

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