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The Albanese government will establish an AI Safety Institute to assess the risks from emerging artificial intelligence systems and help safeguard Australians from potential harms. Industry minister Tim Ayres and assistant minister Andrew Charlton will announce the Australian AI Safety Institute on Tuesday morning, making good on a pledge made by the government last year. Australia is the only signatory of the Seoul AI Summit declaration without an institute, prompting calls from a group of AI safety experts earlier this year for the government to take action.

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The Australian government is set to establish an AI Safety Institute to evaluate risks from emerging AI technologies and protect Australians from potential harms. This institute addresses previous calls from AI safety experts and aligns with the Seoul AI Summit declaration, where Australia was previously the only signatory without such an institute. This initiative represents a significant step in Australian policy towards managing AI safety and mitigating catastrophic risks associated with AI advancements. The announcement by Industry Minister Tim Ayres underscores the government's commitment to proactive AI governance.

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