ACS AI in Society Committee
Australian Computer Society
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Details
- Date Published
- 18 Apr 2026
- Priority Score
- 3
- Australian
- Yes
- Created
- 22 Apr 2026, 10:00 am
Description
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Summary
This committee serves as a key advisory body within the Australian Computer Society to navigate the legal, ethical, and societal implications of emerging artificial intelligence. Anthony Wong, a prominent member and multidisciplinary technology lawyer, contributes expertise on global frameworks for trustworthy technology and data stewardship. The committee's work aligns with Australian and international efforts to establish responsible innovation standards and regulatory compliance for complex digital systems. These governance initiatives are critical for mitigating systemic AI risks and ensuring that frontier AI development adheres to safety and accountability protocols within the Australian ICT sector.
Body
FACS CP
Anthony Wong
Member
Anthony Wong is a multidisciplinary technology lawyer and former CIO with deep expertise at the intersection of technology, law, and the societal implications of emerging technologies. His work spans AI, data stewardship, digital transformation, and the development of global frameworks for trustworthy and responsible technology.
He is Past President of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and Immediate Past President of the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP).
As Director of AGW Legal & Advisory, Anthony leads a multidisciplinary practice advising governments, corporates, and institutions on many aspects of technology and the law, including AI, risk, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and regulatory compliance. He is also an Industry/Professional Fellow at the Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute (UTS).
Anthony has been appointed to the UN Data Governance Working Group, where he contributes to the development of a global framework for data governance, interoperability, equitable benefit‑sharing mechanisms, and trusted cross‑border data flows.
He holds degrees in Computer Science and Law from Monash University, an LLM in Media, Communications & IT from UNSW, and a Master of Intellectual Property from UTS. Widely recognised as a leading voice on AI, data stewardship, and digital transformation, Anthony regularly presents and advises in national and international forums on responsible innovation and the governance of complex digital systems.