Is AI Regulation Required in Australia?
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- Date Published
- 29 Jan 2026
- Priority Score
- 3
- Australian
- Yes
- Created
- 30 Jan 2026, 12:00 am
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It's considered the most significant technological and economic opportunity of our time but the growth of Artificial Intelligence has far outpaced regulation in the space.
Summary
With the rapid advancement in AI technology globally, the regulatory frameworks for AI in Australia are being scrutinized. The episode discusses the new AI laws recently implemented in South Korea, raising questions about whether Australia should adopt similar measures. The conversation involves experts like tech entrepreneur Karthik Venkatasubramanian and Professor Toby Walsh, who emphasize the need for governance to ensure AI is used safely and ethically. This content is important for understanding Australia's approach to AI safety and aligning its regulatory actions with international standards.
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It's considered the most significant technological and economic opportunity of our time but the growth of Artificial Intelligence has far outpaced regulation in the space.It's been a week since new AI laws came into effect in South Korea and it's prompted the question, should Australia follow suit? More InformationFeatured:Karthik Venkatasubramanian, tech entrepreneur and startup founderScientia Professor Toby Walsh, chief scientist, UNSW AI instituteCreditsTanya Dendrinos, AuthorImage DetailsProfessor Toby Walsh, Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at UNSW.(Supplied: Toby Walsh)Program:More from AM Appears In Pressure high over hospital funding dealDuration: 20 minutes 21 seconds20m 7 itemsIn this episode1 of 7Pressure high over hospital funding Duration: 4 minutes 7 seconds4m 7s2 of 7Cooler conditions help Victorian firefightersDuration: 3 minutes 5 seconds3m 5s3 of 7Otways residents still evacuatedDuration: 3 minutes 2 seconds3m 2s4 of 7Iranians plead for US interventionDuration: 3 minutes 7 seconds3m 7s5 of 7Tensions ease over GreenlandDuration: 2 minutes 38 seconds2m 38s6 of 7PlayingIs AI regulation required in Australia?Duration: 3 minutes 7 seconds3m 7s7 of 7Push for early dementia interventionDuration: 3 minutes 23 seconds3m 23s