The Conversation · 2026
What would happen if the internet went down?
Explains why the internet has no single off switch, how shared dependencies can disrupt many services at once, and how organisations can prepare for outages.
Media & Commentary
Media coverage and opinion by Dr Mahmoud Elkhodr on the SAGE Framework, generative AI in education, cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technology.
Recent contributions
Selected recent writing and media coverage
CQUniversity News · 2026
AI research tools can distort findings and misattribute authors, CQUniversity researcher warns
Tests of AI research summaries found missing or misattributed authors, incomplete references and inaccurate accounts of findings—underscoring the need to check output against original papers.
Be Magazine · Issue 40 · 2026
Future-proofing careers
Explores how AI is reshaping work and the value of AI literacy, critical thinking, human judgement and continuous learning. The feature also describes SAGE’s approach to responsible AI use.
In the Media
Print, radio, TV, and institutional coverage
CQUniversity News
Teaching students to think with AI — not cheat with it
A case for helping students use AI as part of learning while keeping their own thinking, evaluation and academic responsibility central.
2026
CQUniversity News
CQUniversity AI education resources recognised in national TEQSA Knowledge Hub
An overview of CQUniversity resources recognised in TEQSA’s national Generative AI Knowledge Hub.
2026
ScienMag
Empowering cybersecurity education with responsible AI framework
Reports on using a responsible AI framework to support learning and critical thinking in cybersecurity education.
2025
TV Appearance
Expert commentary on cybersecurity and digital privacy
A television discussion of cybersecurity risks, digital privacy and the practical issues facing technology users.
Video
ABC · Radio
Work from home revolution during coronavirus
Commentary on how the pandemic accelerated remote work and changed expectations around technology and the workplace.
October 2020
Sydney Morning Herald · Chief Scientist Citation
COVIDSafe privacy analysis cited by the Chief Scientist of Australia
Coverage of privacy concerns around COVIDSafe, including analysis referenced by Australia’s Chief Scientist.
May 2020
The Conversation
An Australia–NZ travel bubble needs a unified COVID contact-tracing app. We're not there
Examines why a trans-Tasman travel bubble would need compatible COVID contact-tracing systems and stronger coordination.
2021
The Conversation
Australia is under sustained cyber attack, warns the government. What's going on?
Explains the reported cyber threat, who may be targeted and how organisations can strengthen their defences.
June 2020
The Conversation
Giving your details to restaurants and cafes: your rights, their obligations and privacy concerns
Sets out privacy questions around COVID check-in records, including what businesses collect and their obligations.
2020
The Conversation
COVIDSafe tracking app reviewed: the government delivers on data security, but other issues remain
Reviews the app’s security protections alongside concerns about effectiveness, adoption and public trust.
April 2020
SBS Dateline
Why New Zealand's COVID-19 Tracer app won't help open a travel bubble with Australia
Explains why differences between New Zealand’s and Australia’s contact-tracing systems complicated travel plans.
2020
iTnews
Privacy boffins call for legislated protections from coronavirus tracker app
Reports calls for clear legal safeguards governing the collection and use of contact-tracing data.
April 2020
Sydney Morning Herald
Fears overseas visitors and expats may be deterred from COVIDSafe
Covers concerns that privacy perceptions and access requirements could affect COVIDSafe adoption among visitors and expatriates.
May 2020
TechRepublic
COVID-19 contact tracing: the tricky balance between privacy and relief efforts
Looks at the trade-off between effective contact tracing, individual privacy and the need for public-health responses.
2020
CQUniversity News
New COVIDSafe app reveals much-needed areas of improvement, including battery optimisation
Discusses early testing of COVIDSafe and practical improvements needed, including battery use.
2020
CQUniversity News
A range of safeguards would offer peace of mind for TraceTogether users
Explains how privacy, security and governance safeguards could improve confidence in Singapore’s TraceTogether system.
2020
The Conversation
The government's coronavirus mobile app is a solid effort, but it could do even better
Assesses the Australian COVIDSafe app’s privacy approach and identifies ways its design and implementation could improve.
March 2020
The Conversation / Social Science Space
Studying a uni course online? Here are 4 tips to get yourself tech ready
Offers practical advice for students preparing their technology, study routines and digital skills for online learning.
2020
The Conversation
COVID-19 death toll estimated to reach 3,900 by next Friday, according to AI modelling
Explains an early AI-based projection of COVID-19 deaths and the limits involved in modelling a fast-changing outbreak.
2020