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Could the US Help Shape AI Regulation in Australia?

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Date Published
30 Sept 2025
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1 Oct 2025, 12:50 pm

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Artificial intelligence, and whether it can be used ethically, remains a big question not just in Australia, but across the world. This week California signed a new bill into law requiring top AI companies, many of whom call the US state home, to fulfil transparency requirements and report AI-related safety incidents. So could — and should — Australia follow suit?  Guest: Maxwell Scott, US-based artificial intelligence expert who has worked on AI policy for Microsoft and co-founded strategic advisory firm, StratAlliance Global Producers: Lexie Jeuniewic and Eleni Pslatis

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The evolving landscape of AI regulation in the United States, specifically new transparency requirements for AI companies in California, could influence similar regulatory developments in Australia. The article evaluates whether Australia should adopt comparable measures to enhance ethical AI use and safety oversight. This discussion is of significant relevance to global AI safety policy, as it underscores the potential harmonization of international regulatory frameworks. The insights from an AI policy expert suggest the importance of international cooperation and consistency in managing AI risks, which are essential for mitigating potential catastrophic events tied to AI advancements.

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Artificial intelligence, and whether it can be used ethically, remains a big question not just in Australia, but across the world.This week California signed a new bill into law requiring top AI companies, many of whom call the US state home, to fulfil transparency requirements and report AI-related safety incidents.So could — and should — Australia follow suit?Guest:Maxwell Scott, US-based artificial intelligence expert who has worked on AI policy for Microsoft and co-founded strategic advisory firm, StratAlliance GlobalProducers:Lexie Jeuniewic and Eleni PslatisImage DetailsArtificial intelligence is expected to reshape half of all jobs by 2050.(Unsplash: Steve Johnson)Program:More fromRadio National BreakfastWorld PoliticsAppears InRadio National Breakfast8itemsIn this episode1of8US government shutdown beginsDuration: 7 minutes 44 seconds7m2of8Venezuela threatens to declare state of emergency if US attacksDuration: 8 minutes 45 seconds8m3of8'A real worry': Former fire chief raises concern over Antarctic heat spikeDuration: 5 minutes 38 seconds5m4of8PlayingCould the US help shape AI regulation in Australia?Duration: 10 minutes 43 seconds10m5of8Major investors slam proposed Seven West, SCA mergerDuration: 4 minutes 3 seconds4m3s6of8'Nuclear renaissance' inspiring Coalition's future energy policyDuration: 13 minutes 15 seconds13m7of8Inquiry calls for end to 'rationing' of home care packagesDuration: 7 minutes 21 seconds7m8of8Mining giant flags early closure of Queensland's biggest coal-fired power stationDuration: 9 minutes 11 seconds9m