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Experts call on Agriculture Minister to close AI-enabled biosecurity gap
Experts say the Minister can act "immediately, without new legislation" to require gene synthesis screening at the border. Today, over 120 AI experts, biosecurity experts, parliamentarians, and members of the public…
Australian AI experts cautiously optimistic about Government’s AI Safety Institute announcement
Experts welcome long-awaited Safety Institute as a “great start,” but warn that leadership and mission focus are critical to success. Today, the Australian Government announced it will establish an Australian AI Safety…
As Government Splits on AI Rules, New Report Reveals Critical Gaps
As the Albanese government remains divided on AI regulation, a new expert report reveals the risks from general-purpose AI models that no regulator can address alone. The AI Legislation Stress Test answers the…
New GPT-5 Launch Exposes Australia's AI Safety Deficit
OpenAI’s new flagship model, GPT-5, highlights the growing gap between rapid AI progress and Australia's lack of readiness to manage its risks. The “system card” for GPT-5 outlines significant risks, including the…
New Industry Minister Receives Call to Action from AI Experts
Today, on his first day as Australia's new Industry Minister, Senator Ayres received an open letter from hundreds of Australian AI experts, public figures, and concerned citizens. The letter, organised by Australians…
Study reveals record-low public trust in Artificial Intelligence as new scorecard puts AI on the ballot
Australians' trust in AI has hit a record low, with widespread fear about its misuse fueling urgent calls for government action as the federal election approaches, according to new research and a political scorecard…
Experts call for Australian AI Safety Institute ahead of federal election
Today, Australia’s AI safety leaders have united in a call for action by the next government on AI safety concerns. The public statement, which is open for support from other Australian AI experts as well as members of…
AI Experts Call for National Safety Institute
Testimony before the Senate Committee on Adopting AI focused on the need for Australia to create an AI Safety Institute. Polling from the Lowy Institute shows that more than half of Australians think that the risks of…
Australian AI leaders join global call for safe AI
Today, Australia's AI Safety leaders have united to call for Ed Husic MP to take AI Safety seriously, as he moves to regulate the industry. Greg Sadler, spokesperson for Australians For AI Safety, said despite growing…