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Work with other middle powers on AI

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Australia should work with other middle powers to reduce AI risks and limit the concentration of power in a small number of countries and companies.

Where it stands

Nothing here yet.

Risks this could address

  • Power centralisation
  • AI race dynamics
  • AI governance failure

Who is calling for this

  • Good Ancestors Policy

    Australia's position in the Age of AI (2026), Position 6 Read it ↗

    “Middle powers have a lot to lose from AI, and a lot to gain by working together. Australia has a record of building coalitions and should use our influence and expertise to safeguard the interests of Australia, our allies, and like-minded nations through partnership with our peers.”

  • Global Shield Australia

    Submission 256 to the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence (2026), Ask 5 Read it ↗

    “It should also work with neighbours in the Pacific and Southeast Asia, and partners further abroad, to build governance capacity, shared norms, and a common voice on key AI issues.”

  • Social Cyber Institute

    Submission 165 to the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence (2026) Read it ↗

    “A key further step for Australia should be to look to lead international partnerships. This can include Five Eyes members but also other like-minded countries.”

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