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Statements by Senators: Artificial Intelligence
Parliament of Australia
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- Date Published
- 20 Mar 2024
- Priority Score
- 4
- Australian
- Yes
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- 16 Sept 2026, 12:00 pm
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Senator David Shoebridge addresses the Australian Senate regarding the urgent need for a robust regulatory framework to manage the risks posed by frontier AI systems. The statement highlights the inadequacy of current voluntary codes in preventing catastrophic outcomes and calls for a legislative approach similar to the EU AI Act to ensure public safety. It emphasizes the specific vulnerabilities within the Australian context, advocating for a precautionary approach to autonomous systems that could undermine democratic processes or human rights.