Where did Verity Cooper stand on AI safety?
Verity Cooper was an Independent house candidate in the 2025 Federal Election for Sturt.
Verity Cooper is a signatory on the Australians for AI Safety open letter which calls on the next government to implement the two expert-recommended policies.
Their score on expert-recommended AI safety policies
Over 357 experts, public figures, and concerned citizens endorsed these policies in their open letter before the 2025 election.
AI Safety Institute
A well-resourced, independent technical body to assess AI risks and advise on safety standards.
Verity Cooper supports
Notes: In addition to signing the open letter calling for this policy verity said: "AI is wonderful technology but absolutely needs regulation, and if we don't act now, we will be at risk of inundation of misinformation, false information, deepfakes and societal manipulation on scales that are unimaginable. The security implications alone are terrifying, let alone the risks of societal division and societal takeover by malign forces. We need to act constructively, together."
Mandatory Guardrails
A dedicated AI Act with mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI systems will both protect Australians and create the certainty businesses need to innovate.
Verity Cooper supports
Notes: In addition to signing the open letter calling for this policy verity said: "AI is wonderful technology but absolutely needs regulation, and if we don't act now, we will be at risk of inundation of misinformation, false information, deepfakes and societal manipulation on scales that are unimaginable. The security implications alone are terrifying, let alone the risks of societal division and societal takeover by malign forces. We need to act constructively, together."