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Where did Joseph O'Connor stand on AI safety policies?

Joseph O'Connor (The Trumpet of Patriots) was a house candidate in the 2025 Federal Election for Lindsay.

Joseph O'Connor's personal position directly conflicts with his party's official stance on AI safety. While the Trumpet of Patriots supports both an Australian AI Safety Institute and an AI Act with mandatory guardrails, O'Connor explicitly rejects AI safety regulations, stating "I don't believe in AI safety" and that there should be "no restrictions whatsoever on AI." He argues that AI's potential to advance medicine and potentially create superintelligence means "we should never attempt to restrict or limit AI." This stark contradiction raises questions about how O'Connor would represent the party's policies if elected.

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