Govt abandons plan for external AI Advisory Body


Australia will not get a permanent advisory body on artificial intelligence as promised, with the federal government abandoning the plan despite growing calls for stronger AI oversight.

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources confirmed in recent answers to questions on notice from Senate Estimates that the AI Advisory Body, proposed and funded in last year’s federal Budget, will not go ahead.

The body was to be established within DISR …

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