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Innovation Lab

We are Innovation Lab

Founded in 2018, the Innovation Lab tests and experiments with new content and technology to prepare the ABC for the future.  

We work collaboratively with teams and showcase innovative work being done across the ABC. 

On this website, you’ll find information about some of our past, current and future projects and ways to contact us and get involved in our work.

Our projects

Using AI to make ABC podcasts more accessible

The ABC produces a broad range of audio content. With hundreds of podcasts in production – ranging from the thought-provoking Conversations to kids’ favourites like Dino Dome – we have something for everyone.
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Topic: Information and Communication

A bootcamp for the next generation of podcast creators

Innovation Lab partnered with triple j to help unlock a new generation of ABC content makers.
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Location: AustraliaTopic: ABC

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An ABC marketing campaign that was mostly produced using AI software.
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Topic: Information and Communication

Watch highlights from FUTURECAST 2023

Catch up on panels from FUTURECAST, an ABC virtual conference, looking at AI and the creator economy.
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Using 3D spatial data to take audiences into the story

Testing a storytelling approach using 3D maps.
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Experimenting with gaming content on YouTube

The Break Room is a YouTube series where musicians and comedians play video games with triple j hosts.  
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A home for LGBTQIA+ content

ABCQueer focuses on topics that young, queer Australians care about.
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Letting audiences listen to news articles

Using text-to-speech AI to give audiences more choice.
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Location: Australia

Working with creators to reach young audiences

Funding digital creators to produce content with ABC teams, primarily for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Exploring new opportunities with AI

How do we integrate AI into our work, without sacrificing on quality or trust?
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Location: Australia

Working out the priorities for innovation

There's a lot that we could do. Which areas have the greatest potential?
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Location: Australia

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