Industry minister Tim Ayres will on Tuesday call on the tech sector to come to the table with artificial intelligence skills and safety as the government pledges to play its part on regulation and investment.
The clarion call comes after the government last month said it would make AI a national priority in recognition of its transformative potential, including fast-tracking industry and public service adoption plans.
But with public doubts, a union backlash and tighter regulation like a dedicated AI Act still not ruled out, Senator Ayres will call for a sincere commitment to sharing benefits widely and not only with “AI firms or big corporate players”.
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