The UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation, was an independent community of scholars based at UNSW Sydney that operated from 1 November 2017 until 1 June 2024. It sought to add breadth and depth to research on the diverse interactions among technological change, law, and legal practice. It had influence over academic and policy debates through its engagement with the legal profession, the judiciary, industry, government and the broader community and its many submissions to policy processes.

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The UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation to close in 2024

Wed 22 November 2023

The UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation will cease operations on Saturday, 1 June 2024.

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Can AI replace a judge in the courtroom?

Fri 01 October 2021

It's already happening – but there is a big difference between predicting judgement and exercising judgement and it's clear which one AI is better at.

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UNSW Allens Hub to support two researchers in 2022

Fri 01 October 2021

The UNSW Allens hub will provide support to two researchers in 2022 which will bolster its research in the areas of the cyber-physical world and in...

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Recording of the Event Legal Hour - Law vs Big Tech

Wed 29 September 2021

did you miss the live event. Don't worry, we recorded it!

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Can Artificial Intelligence prevent crime?

Thu 23 September 2021
Can AI and predictive technology prevent crime? What's at stake if it does? Hear a podcast with Hub Director Lyria Bennett Moses, on ABC Radio...
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Recording of the event; Artificial Intimacy

Wed 22 September 2021
Did you miss the Hub's event Artificial Intimacy? Don't worry, we recorded it!
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Want to know more about what's been happening at the Allens Hub?

Wed 15 September 2021

Check out our latest newsletter, released for September 2021

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Why Australia needs a better model for its Enhanced Fintech Sandbox

Thu 02 September 2021
Allens Hub member Dr Anton Didenko is proposing a revision of Australia’s (recently modernised) FinTech sandbox
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Submission: Strengthening Australia’s Cyber Security Regulations and Incentives

Fri 27 August 2021

The Hub has made a joint submission to the Department of Home Affairs as part of the department's consultation on options for regulatory reforms and...

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Submission: Australian Data Strategy

Fri 06 August 2021

The Hub has made a joint submission to the Australian Government regarding the development of an Australian Data Strategy, announced as part of the...

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