CSIRO Data61
The data and digital specialist arm of Australia's national science agency, home to one of the world's largest concentrations of AI and data-science expertise.
Year Founded
2016
Geography
Australia
Address
Eveleigh, Sydney, NSW, Australia (part of CSIRO, with research locations nationwide)
AI Impact Areas
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Responsible AI and AI governance
Robotics and autonomous systems
Cybersecurity and privacy-preserving technologies
Data analytics, modelling, and digital innovation
AI research and national capability-building
Key Priorities
Drive responsible AI development and adoption in Australia
Advance world-class research in AI, robotics, and cybersecurity
Translate digital science into national-scale impact
Strengthen national AI and data capability
Mission
To create Australia's data-driven future through innovative science and technology. As the data and digital arm of CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, Data61 conducts world-leading research in AI, machine learning, robotics, cybersecurity, and analytics, and partners across government, industry, and academia to drive responsible digital innovation and national-scale impact.
Milestones
2021: Established and initially hosted Australia's National AI Centre to help coordinate the national AI ecosystem
2016: Formed through the merger of CSIRO's Digital Productivity unit and NICTA to become Australia's leading digital research network
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