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Are our AUKUS submarines costing us our sovereign tech future?

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This piece argues that Australia's massive financial commitment to the AUKUS submarine program undermines the development of a sovereign AI capability necessary for national independence. It suggests that neglecting domestic AI infrastructure in favor of traditional military hardware poses a strategic risk to Australia's long-term security and economic autonomy. The content emphasizes that sovereign control over frontier AI technologies is a critical component of modern defense and governance frameworks, potentially more vital than conventional naval power in mitigating future global risks.

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