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The opportunities of artificial intelligence and the risks it poses to humanity will be considered by a royal...

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This report details the establishment of a landmark Australian inquiry, potentially a Royal Commission, tasked with evaluating the societal opportunities and existential risks posed by artificial intelligence. The probe signifies a major shift in Australian domestic policy, moving toward formalised guardrails to mitigate catastrophic impacts on humanity while fostering innovation. By focusing on human-centric safety standards, the inquiry aims to position Australia within the global governance landscape seeking to curb the uncontrolled development of frontier AI capabilities.

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