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8 Posts, Co-founder & Director (Research & Innovation)
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Robert Layton

Connects research and industry to guide B.R.A.I.N.’s real-world AI pilots. Advocates responsible, human-centred use while keeping projects evidence-based and future-focused.

Robert Layton
Evaluating AI Properly

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

Weapons of Math Destruction: Review and Thoughts

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 x Ballarat Hackerspace: AI Applications and Tooling Meetup (Dec 10)

If you’ve ever thought, “Okay… but how are people actually using AI day-to-day?” this meetup is for you.

by Robert Layton & Matt Bowd, Dec 08, 2025

AI Tools for Professionals

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

AI Hardware Setup Guide

A comprehensive guide helping businesses choose the right AI hardware setup without needing technical expertise.

by Robert Layton, Sep 27, 2025

The Impact of AI on the broader Ballarat Region

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

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