AI/Machine Learning

Scientists say tech is not causing ‘digital dementia’ in older people

- May 19, 2025 4 MIN READ

In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what it means to “outsource thinking”. But the emergence of technology that changes the way we… Read more »

Hugh Alsop
Funding

Sydney Uni mental health biotech banks $14.5 million Series B

- August 13, 2024 2 MIN READ

A Sydney biotechnology startup tackling behavioural and psychological symptoms in illnesses such as dementia and substance abuse has raised $14.5m in a Series B. The raise for Kinoxis Therapeutics, cofounded by researchers from the chemistry and psychology faculties at Sydney University, was backed by pioneering venture fund Uniseed, UniSuper, the university, Stoic VC, and US-based Avicella… Read more »