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Using AI, we can turn data into information that helps our world make better decisions” Indigenous history, and int egrating old mining records with modern geo logical reports to better target the excavation of mi nerals.

At QUT, our focus on ind ustry relevance ensures that students en ter the workforce with confidence. That’s why we ’re introducing an AI major into both our Bach elor of Information Technology and Bachelo r of Data Science.

We’ve blended fundamenta l knowledge with real-world learning to pro vide an IT degree that balances tech with busin ess, and a data science degree that incorporates statistics, computation, modelling, data managem ent and programming.

You don’t have to be a ma ths or coding genius to have a successful career in AI. You just need curiosity and a desire to improve the world.

The future needs new ide as and fresh perspectives, and yours could be the one that changes everything.

Richi’s top 3 traits Analytical thinking: How well can you shape 1knowledge data into information, information into knowledge and into better decision making?

How well can you understand 2Communication: your clients and the challenges they face? skills: How well can you convert 3Technical a human problem into something an AI can solve?

Professor Richi Nayak Faculty of Science, School of Computer Scien ce, QUT

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e’re on the cusp of an AI-powered revolution that is reshaping s and industries, redefining job creating opportunities we can’t yet imagine. There’s never been a more exciting time for tech careers.

With the AI workforce 2030 needing to grow 500% by in s job w to meet demand, ne ce, en sci ta machine learning, da ethics are d an robotics, AI engineering e Th future is full of being created every day. explored. possibilities waiting to be ild smart robots, Whether you want to bu , or guide how AI teach computers to think journey can start now. impacts our world, your nkers – and that The future needs bold thi could be you. is being produced Wherever you look, data can turn that and recorded. Using AI, we t helps us make data into information tha better decisions. ’re combining As part of my research, we and sensor data to farming data with satellite inably. We’re also produce food more susta and hand-written using museum catalogues wn lost and stolen auction records to track do

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skills to build tudying AI gives you the real-world smart technologies, solve the problems and be part of g how we live. gin an breakthroughs that are ch ference and be at If you want to make a dif on, AI is your future, the forefront of innovati e is the place to start. and QUT’s new AI degre Bachelor of Major in AI with QUT’s and graduate ready Information Technology world. You’ll to lead in the AI-powered robotics, data , ing explore machine learn in hands-on ga analytics and ethics, and u job ready. And you experience that’ll get yo can study 100% online! tech skills, and QUT’s degree focuses on them. Expect critical what you’ll need to wield and digital literacy. thinking, ethical thinking – Cristy Burne

Global possibilities Unlock well-paid, stimulating an future-focused career opportu d all over the world. Here are jus nities t a few possibilities:

AI machine lear (ML) engineer ning

Build cool tech that helps machi nes make smart decisions, like self-drivi ng cars or music recommendations.

Co-designed inclusive AI tech

AI research scientist

Explore the limits of AI and com e up with fresh ideas to help make the world a better place.

AI and ML specialist

Design and create apps and too ls that use AI to solve everyday problems .

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Dive into big sets of data to spo t patterns, ask questions and find answe rs for industries using AI tools.

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ns up for people who magine the worlds that AI ope ventional keyboard. can’t push buttons or use a con h people with Laurianne Sitbon is working wit ve AI-powered tech disabilities to co-design inclusi k virtual realities, to support their daily tasks: thin id robots and more. conversational agents, humano s for us to interact.

“AI unlocks so many new way h the surface of these We are only starting to scratc a Future Fellow of the possibilities,” says Laurianne, an Associate Australian Research Council and puter Science.

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t Taking AIMS (AI agains Modern Slavery) nding AI with ethics or Adriana Eufrosina Bora, ble sh from completing has been transformative. Fre g machine learning to her PhD, she’s been harnessin pressing human rights tackle one of the world’s most issues: modern slavery.

Project AIMS (AI Against Her award-winning initiative, idly analyse modern slavery Modern Slavery), uses AI to rap hts corporations. The tool highlig statements published by major ery slav g lack thereof – in addressin each company’s efforts – or and moting greater transparency within their supply chains, pro le. accountability on a large sca tistics and I apply my background in sta can w ‘Ho f, “I asked mysel crime?’” she says. political science to fight this

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ML – Machine learning

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A type of AI where computers can learn from data they are expose d to, without being explicitly progra mmed.

DL – Deep learning

A type of ML where computers use artificial neural networks to mim ic the structure of the human brain.

LLM – Large language model

A type of AI model trained on text data and able to generate hum an-like language (GPT, for example).

GPT – Generative pretrained transforme r

The type of AI model that pow ers ChatGPT.

What to combine r with your AI majo Bachelor Make the most of your QUT tificial (Ar gy of Information Technolo ond sec a g Intelligence) by choosin major or minor.

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Globally, workers with AI skills enjoy a 56% higher wage on average than workers in the same job without AI skills – up 25% from last year.

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hy. Ethical yber security. Cryptograp s. Deep fakes. AI. hacking. Digital forensic Tanveer Zia’s list When you read through get an idea of what it of teaching interests, you h at the University of might be like to study tec ere Tanveer works Notre Dame Australia, wh ce. as head of computer scien maths, reasoning As a kid, Tanveer loved erests have combined and logic. Now, these int t of cyber security. into a job at the forefron w AI and Tanveer is researching ho lp us stay ahead of machine learning can he on everything from cyber attacks. He works sor networks, to security for wireless sen geries and the detection of image for eos. deep-fake voices and vid ving For Tanveer’s students, ha is access to his knowledge y. nit rtu po op a huge learning re’s the And Tanveer says growing demand for

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qualified computer scien tists and cyber security expe rts.

“Cyber crime is rising glo bally, and Australia faces a shortag e of thousands of cyber security workers an nually,” he says.

If you’re skilled in cyber security, this translates to strong job sec urity, high salaries and the flexibility to wo rk abroad or remotely.

But it’s not just about the pay: “Cyber security specialists protect people, companies and nations from cyber threat s,” Tanveer says.

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There is a huge demand for cyber security and tech skills across all industries”

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is the pastoral care “Our point of difference t we provide,” he says. and small class sizes tha eer, coding is just And remember, says Tanv ce is really about one tool. “Computer scien ning solutions. It problem-solving and desig y and staying ahead involves thinking criticall of evolving technologies.” ply, visit: To find out more and ap ci-and-ai notredame.edu.au/comp-s – Cristy Burne

So, what role will AI play in our future? How can we combat digital fak es and frauds?

How can we protect our privacy and data?

If these questions intere st you, a degree in computer science or cybe r security could be your next move – and Ta nveer says Notre Dame is a great place to start.

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Discover more when you study computer science at Notre Dame Uni. Prepare for careers in tech, AI, cyber security and data science with hands-on learning and industry-aligned programs.

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You ca n add an y of thes e tech career areas as a major or m inor w hen stud y in g a Bachelor of In format ion Tech nology (A rtificia l Intell igence ) at QU T!

Tech careers aren’t one-size-fits-all. Every IT team needs creators, planners, problem-solvers and innovators

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cover your natural ake this quick quiz to dis find out which IT role in a tech project and perfect match. career area could be your

Which task would enjoy the most? you

instinct when What’s your firstpr t? starting a group ojecwh o needs what.

A. Mapping out how people and systems interact.

B. Coding an app or building a system from scratch.

C. Managing infrastructure or protecting systems from thr eats.

D. Training a model to recogn ise voices or images.

out A. Talk to the team and figure let’s make it real.

– ing eth som g B. Start buildin g running smoothly.

C. Plan how to keep everythin ld solve the problem D. Explore new tech that cou in a smarter way.

Which statement describes you best?

working in tech?

What excites you aboutert wit h the right tech.

A. A communicator who connects people and ideas.

B. A maker who loves to bui ld and problem-solve.

C. A stabiliser who keeps systems secure and running.

D. An innovator who sees potential in data and machines .

bet A. Helping businesses work sof tware. g rkin wo into B. Turning ideas ind the scenes. beh s tem sys x C. Running comple rn and improve.

D. Teaching machines to lea

When others get stuck, they turn to you because: A. You understand what they really need.

B. You figure things out and get it done.

C. You keep everything safe, stable and under control.

D. You see patterns others miss and think ahead.

answers = Design Mostly A’s enj oy: Business

• Tech careers you might ; process analysis and IT management n. analytics and automatio lytical and • You’re people-centric, ana connect You s. driven to improve system design and ns user needs with smart solutio ryone. processes that work for eve

Mostly B’s = Build

• Tech careers you might enjoy: Computer science and sof twa re development • You’re the doer. You’re han ds-on and focused. You love building too ls, solving technical problems and makin g things function beautifully.

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Mostly C’s = Operate

• Tech careers you might enjoy: Enterprise computing and cyber security • You thrive on keeping the digital world running. Whether it’s infrastructure or security, you make sure systems are stable, safe and scalable.

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Mostly D’s = AI • Tech career you might enjoy: AI • You think ahead. You’re curious, data-driven and creative. You’re drawn to smart systems that can learn, adapt and change the way we live and work.

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– from the way we I is transforming everything work, learn and solve shop and stream to how we it early? You don’t have problems. Want to get in on to wait until uni. focused online courses Microcredentials are short, In the world of AI, this could that teach you specific skills. to project management, or mean any thing from coding ting or policy. They’re often even how AI is used in marke where from a couple of self-paced, and can take any plete. Most include a digital hours to a few weeks to com r résumé or LinkedIn. cer tificate you can add to you rity, with unis, TAFEs and They’re growing fast in popula as a legit way to show what employers recognising them tively affordable too – some you can do. And they’re rela from about $100 to $1200 are free, while others range content. depending on the provider and TAFE NSW’s Introduction Not sure where to start? Try -hour online course that to Artificial Intelligence, a 2.5 rks, what it’s used for (like walks you through how AI wo ge tools), and what kinds of image recognition and langua jobs it’s creating. tions of Digital Literacy Bond University’s free Founda ngside topics like digital is broader – covering AI alo

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citizenship, cyber safety and gamification – and designed to help you build digital confidence in four to 10 hours.

Into the big-picture stuff? The University of Melbourne’s Artificial Intelligence Policies course takes around six weeks and explores how governments and organisations are responding to the social and ethical challenges that AI presents.

Or, to get hands-on, RMIT’s Future Skills short courses cover everything from AI programming with Python and deep learning, to building AI strategies for business.

Courses range from four to 16 weeks, and many are designed for beginners.

Whether you’re into coding, creativity or critical thinking, microcredentials are a smart way to explore AI and start stacking real skills today. – Gemma Chilton

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✔ Systems engi neer ing ✔ Algorithm ics (HES S) ✔ Applied computin g ✔ Mathematica l methods ✔ Physics

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Games Cyberpunk 2077 is an action role-pla

ying game where corporations rule everything and AI is viewed as dangerous. You follow V, who has a cybernetic ‘bio-chip’ that contains a rockstar called Johnny. Your mission is to stop Johnny from taking over V’s conscious ness, and separate the two.

Mass Effect is a highly acclaim ed

sci-fi action RPG series that explores the ethics of AI. Play as Commander Shepard, uniting the galaxy’s diverse species to fight an anc ient, galaxyhar vesting machine race cal led the Reapers.

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