Experts say AI policy shift is the right move
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- Date Published
- 15 July 2024
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- 3
- Australian
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- 15 July 2026, 04:01 am
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The Federal Government wants to take a tighter hold on the reigns for Artificial Intelligence, announcing a shift in the way issues like data centres and copyright are managed.
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The Australian Federal Government has announced a strategic shift in AI governance, focusing on tighter regulation of infrastructure like data centers and intellectual property concerns such as copyright. While the Opposition questions the efficacy of increased bureaucracy, experts like Helen Toner and Dr. Sue Keay evaluate the necessity of these frameworks in managing the rapid emergence of frontier technologies. The discourse highlights Australia's attempts to balance innovation with systemic safeguards, though the primary focus remains on economic and societal impacts rather than explicit catastrophic or existential risk mitigation. This shift marks a significant moment in the Australian AI policy landscape as it moves toward more centralized oversight.
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The Federal Government wants to take a tighter hold on the reigns for Artificial Intelligence, announcing a shift in the way issues like data centres and copyright are managed.The Opposition is whether more bureaucracy will work to control the fast-emerging technology. But experts say it's worth a shot, if it means protecting Australian copyright, and local communities, from the potential impacts of data centres. More InformationFeatured: Stacey Leonie, Sydney real estate agent and AI userDr Sue Keay, University of NSW AI Institute, Director Andrew Charlton, Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Senator Jane Hume, Deputy Liberal Leader Helen Toner, Georgetown Center for Security and Emerging Technology, interim DirectorCreditsAndy Park, PresenterStephanie Smail, ReporterImage DetailsPrime Minister Anthony Albanese outlined the government's strategy in a landmark speech in Sydney today.(ABC News: Matt Roberts)Program:More from The World Today Appears In PM declares big AI shift Duration: 25 minutes 26 seconds25m 6itemsIn this episode1 of 6Uni leaders front Antisemitism inquiryDuration: 3 minutes 45 seconds3m 45s2 of 6US abandons Strait toll planDuration: 3 minutes 40 seconds3m 40s3 of 6What is domestic mobile roaming?Duration: 4 minutes 28 seconds4m 28s4 of 6PlayingExperts say AI policy shift is the right move Duration: 4 minutes 51 seconds4m 51s5 of 6France bids adieu to World CupDuration: 2 minutes 57 seconds2m 57s6 of 6T-Rex Gus attracts record auction resultDuration: 4 minutes 6 seconds4m 6s