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South Australia Launches Nation-Leading Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence

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After South Australia helped lead the world in social media reforms, Premier Peter Malinauskas is eyeing the same outcome with artificial intelligence. SUBSCRIBE to read more

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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced a pioneering Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence to investigate the potential risks and opportunities of the technology. The inquiry aims to establish a framework for AI governance that mirrors the state's recent leadership in social media reform, potentially addressing systemic safety concerns and catastrophic societal risks. This move signals a significant Australian policy shift toward proactive, high-level scrutiny of frontier AI capabilities and their long-term implications for public safety and democratic institutions.

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‘Utterly impressed’: Mali drops massive AI bombshellAfter South Australia helped lead the world in social media reforms, Premier Peter Malinauskas is eyeing the same outcome with artificial intelligence. SUBSCRIBE to read more All your news for a great price Unlock this story and more with your subscription Full Digital Access What’s included Unlimited articles on app & web Subscriber-exclusive newsletters A digital version of Today’s Paper A refreshed puzzle experience SuperCoach Plus stats & analysis while playing Pay As You Go No lock-in contract $1 a month for 2 monthsThen $35 charged monthly.* *Read the fine print Full Digital Access $1 charged monthly for a duration of 2 months, after which it automatically renews at $35 charged monthly. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.advertiser.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 12 Month Plan Lock in & save $5 a week for 12 months($260 min. cost) charged as $20 every 4 weeks. Then $20 charged every 4 weeks.* *Read the fine print Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $260 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $20 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $20 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.advertiser.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Subscribe Other subscription options Print + Digital Subscriptions Corporate Subscriptions Student Subscription Verified journalism. Expert analysis. Study smarter and stay informed with a student subscription View offer View offer Your Selection: $0 Your Selection – Change selection Today’s Total $0 Read the fine print Terms and Conditions Sorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.