Does Shawn Price support AI safety?
Shawn Price is an Independent candidate for NSW (senate).
Shawn Price strongly supports both proposed AI safety policies. He advocates for a national AI regulatory framework modelled after the EU AI Act to manage risks from high-impact AI applications, and for establishing an independent council of experts to oversee AI development and test critical systems. While using slightly different terminology, he has confirmed through direct communication that his positions align with the specific policy proposals on the scorecard. Price emphasises that addressing global catastrophic risks, including AI safety, is his primary motivation for running for Parliament.
Their score on expert-recommended AI safety policies
Over 356 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.
Shawn Price supports
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.
Shawn Price supports