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‘Smarter Not Harder’: Australians Advised to Embrace AI

The Daily Telegraph

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Date Published
25 Dec 2025
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25 Dec 2025, 02:00 pm

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Deakin University Economist Dr Nataliya advises Australians to start embracing artificial intelligence. “We're facing the fact that AI is here to stay and help us to work,” Ms Ilyushina told Sky News Australia. “Smarter, not harder.”

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The article highlights advice from Dr. Nataliya Ilyushina, an economist at Deakin University, urging Australians to adopt artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency in their work environments. Ilyushina emphasizes that AI is a permanent fixture that can aid productivity by making tasks smarter rather than harder, suggesting a shift in work culture towards technological integration. While focusing on general economic benefits, the article lacks depth in addressing existential or catastrophic AI risks, offering more of a practical perspective on AI adoption. The content primarily reflects on AI's role in economic growth rather than its safety implications.