Welcome to Burning Platforms, a new fortnightly podcast that unpacks the latest developments in technology from around the world.This fortnight we explore algorithms that rule Australia, how we are increasingly outsourcing policy and governance to algorithms. We will look at how facial recognition, robo-planning and robo-welfare are entering our policy environments. This and more in the always busy world of tech! Brought to you by the Centre for Responsible TechnologyRegular panellists:* , Director of The Australia Institute’s Centre for Responsible TechnologyPeter Lewis * , Chair of Digital Rights Watch, andLizzie O' Shea * , Managing Director of Guardian AustraliaDan Stinton

And special guests:* , Industry Professor Responsible Technology at UTS and former Human Rights CommissionerEd Santow * , CEO of the Centre for Digital BusinessMarie Johnson

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