Parliamentary Public Hearings into AI
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- Date Published
- 7 Oct 2024
- Priority Score
- 3
- Australian
- Yes
- Created
- 8 Oct 2026, 08:00 am
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Unions, banks, copyright agencies, creative groups and Big Tech.
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This report examines the proceedings of the Australian Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence, which has received over 540 submissions regarding the technology's societal impact. The inquiry highlights a growing tension between rapid frontier AI development and the government's ability to manage emerging risks, particularly regarding labor displacement for low-paid workers and consumer protection. While the discussion touches on the broad risks of AI outpacing regulatory frameworks, the primary focus remains on immediate economic and ethical concerns rather than specific catastrophic or existential risk mitigation strategies. The significant volume of submissions indicates a critical moment for Australian AI governance as the nation seeks to balance innovation with safety and social stability.
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Unions, banks, copyright agencies, creative groups and Big Tech.It’s been a busy few days for the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence and its public hearings across the week.The parliamentary inquiry has received a huge response with 540 submissions, ranging across all walks of life and sectors.We focus on three submissions,Australian attitudes to AI, its Impact on our lowest paid workers and what it means for consumers.GUESTS: MICHAEL HORNER, founder of polling company Fox and Hedgehog.ROBERT TONKLI, Chief of Staff at the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA).ANDY KELLY, director of consumer impact, CHOICE.CreditsTim Latham, ProducerImage DetailsAnthony Albanese is among 22 world leaders warning the pace of AI development "could outpace our ability to manage emerging risks”. (Reuters: Hollie Adams)Program:More from The Radio National Hour Appears In Work, wages and shopping in the age of AIDuration: 55 minutes 8 seconds55m 3itemsIn this episode1 of 3PlayingParliamentary Public Hearings into AI Duration: 20 minutes 8 seconds20m 2 of 3Running on empty: Australia’s diesel problemDuration: 20 minutes 1 second20m 3 of 3Russia steps up its attacks on Ukraine ahead of winterDuration: 14 minutes 35 seconds14m