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A new AI research centre has been set up in South Australia, bringing together experts from CSIRO’s digital arm Data61 and the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML).Jointly funded by the CSIRO, South Australian government and University of Adelaide, the Responsible AI Research (RAIR) Centre aims to tackle issues of explainability and misinformation in AI. The $20 million centre will focus on building foundational AI models and better understanding of how AI works when it becomes fully operational at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen early next year.

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A new AI research centre called the Responsible AI Research (RAIR) Centre has been launched in South Australia with a funding of $20 million. Collaborating with CSIRO's Data61 and the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, the centre focuses on addressing explainability and misinformation issues in AI technologies. This development is significant for AI governance and safety as it aims to enhance understanding of AI models and their workings. The initiative has strong implications for the advancement of AI safety frameworks within Australia, particularly as it is supported by the CSIRO, South Australian government, and University of Adelaide.

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