[ INSIGHTS THAT SHAPE BALLARAT'S AI FUTURE ]
Ballarat AI exports at Plainlight are holding a one hour workshop on using AI to complete job applications, while retaining your voice in the process.
by Robert Layton, May 29, 2026
Curious how people around Ballarat are actually using AI in their work?
by Robert Layton, May 12, 2026
Last Wednesday we held our latest AI Tooling and Applications workshop at the Ballarat Hackerspace. The speaker was Chris Berry from [Zai Node](https://www.zainode.com), who provide services for private AI hosting. Many industries have strong privacy requirements and privately running your own AI gives assurance that your
by Robert Layton, Apr 20, 2026
AI systems can be powerful tools for your business or community group. However before you invest, the most important question to ask is “will this actually work for us?”. It turns out that’s a surprisingly difficult question to answer. The AI marketplace is growing rapidly, with new vendors appearing
by Robert Layton, Mar 27, 2026
If you've been tinkering with AI tools and wondering how deep the rabbit hole goes, this one's for you. BRAIN (Ballarat Regional AI Network) and Ballarat Hackerspace are teaming up for a practical, no-fluff meetup focused on how people are actually using AI in their work
by Matt Bowd, Mar 17, 2026
When the ABC’s Statewide Drive program brought its artificial intelligence forum to Ballarat recently, the conversation quickly moved beyond the usual technology headlines. Instead, the focus turned to a deeper question: What role should regional Australia play in shaping the future of artificial intelligence? Representing the Ballarat Region Artificial
by Matt Bowd, Mar 16, 2026
Dr Rob Layton, founding partner of the Ballarat Region Artificial Intelligence Network (BRAIN), will join a panel of regional experts next week for a live public forum exploring what artificial intelligence means for communities outside Australia’s major cities. Hosted by ABC Statewide Drive Victoria, the event will take place
by Matt Bowd, Mar 11, 2026
Can we trust the algorithms that increasingly run our lives? What happens when those algorithms are used incorrectly, and how much damage can they cause? Cathy O’Neil’s Weapons of Math Destruction (2016) aims to investigate these questions and issues a warning about the misuse of AI. O’Neil’
by Robert Layton, Mar 09, 2026
BRAIN AI Applications & Tooling Workshop | 11 March The next BRAIN AI Applications & Tooling Workshop will take place on Wednesday 11 March at 6:30pm at the Ballarat Hackerspace. This month’s session features Tim Hainz from Microsoft and the Internet Commerce Security Lab at Federation University, who will
by Matt Bowd, Mar 05, 2026
The AI Tools for Professionals site maps tasks that knowledge workers do day-to-day, with AI tools that can support those tasks.
by Robert Layton, Nov 07, 2025
A comprehensive guide helping businesses choose the right AI hardware setup without needing technical expertise.
by Robert Layton, Sep 27, 2025
This position paper explores how AI advancements will affect the Ballarat region, examining job displacement risks, economic transformation opportunities, and strategies to manage the transition.
by Robert Layton, Aug 01, 2025
This research report examines the social and ethical dimensions of AI adoption in the Ballarat region.
by Robert Layton, Aug 01, 2025