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The prime minister will outline new policies on artificial intelligence when he delivers a speech titled “AI in Australia’s interests” in Sydney on Wednesday.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines a pivot toward a more interventionist Australian AI policy framework, emphasizing that the technology must obtain a 'social licence' to operate. The proposed 'AI in Australia’s Interests' strategy signals a shift in national governance that spans civilian and defense applications, potentially introducing stricter oversight mechanisms. This development is significant for the regional mitigation of AI risks as it suggests a move away from voluntary industry standards toward formal regulatory compliance. The focus on cross-departmental integration indicates a high-level political commitment to managing the disruption and safety challenges posed by frontier AI systems.

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