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Statements by Senators: Artificial Intelligence
Parliament of Australia
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- Date Published
- 15 May 2024
- Priority Score
- 4
- Australian
- Yes
- Created
- 16 Sept 2026, 12:00 pm
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This parliamentary record details a statement by Senator David Shoebridge concerning the urgent need for a robust regulatory framework for artificial intelligence in Australia. The senator highlights the growing gap between rapid frontier AI capability advancements and existing legislative protections, specifically addressing risks related to bias, privacy, and automated decision-making. The discourse emphasizes that without mandatory safety standards, Australia remains vulnerable to systemic technological harms that could undermine democratic institutions.