The Acknowledgement of Country for the 2024 Learning and Teaching Symposium reflected on Generative AI (GenAI) as a human creation and expression of human knowledge, values and biases, and the need for ethical engagement with GenAI to be led by Indigenous leadership and perspectives. Below we highlight some Indigenous scholars who are leading the way in this space and share their work:

Professor Sandra Eades and Professor Marcia Langton lead the Indigenous Data Network at the University of Melbourne, focusing on Indigenous data sovereignty and Indigenous definition of data priorities.

Professor Bronwyn Carlson is a leading researcher in Indigenous identity, futures and digital engagement – her article Indigenous knowledges informing culturally safe AI practices offers some key insights into what ethical and safe means and highlights Indigenous-led projects that have pioneered ethical AI use.

Dr Josh Tobin is a medical practitioner and researcher advocating for culturally inclusive data and data sovereignty in AI use – The Imperative of Aboriginal Data Sovereignty: Shaping the Future of AI.

The Maiam Nayri Wingara Indigenous Data Sovereignty Collective led the development of the Maiam Nayri Wingara Indigenous Data Sovereignty Principles which define a framework for ethical data practice.

We encourage you to explore these resources and use them as a springboard for further reading and reflection, and take the time to really think deeply about how you engage with GenAI and what ethical use means to you.