Australia’s centre-left government announced plans on Thursday to introduce specific regulations on artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing human intervention and transparency.
Australia’s centre-left government announced plans on Thursday to introduce specific regulations on artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing human intervention and transparency.
Australia’s centre-left government announced plans on Thursday to introduce specific regulations on artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing human intervention and transparency. This move comes as AI tools are rapidly being adopted across businesses and daily life.
Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic revealed 10 new voluntary guidelines aimed at governing AI systems. The government has initiated a month-long consultation to determine whether these guidelines should become mandatory in high-risk applications in the future.
The report accompanying the guidelines stressed the importance of human control throughout an AI system's lifecycle. It highlighted that human oversight is essential to prevent unintended consequences and to ensure AI systems are used responsibly. Transparency is also required, with companies needing to disclose AI’s role in generating content.
Regulators globally have raised alarms about the potential for AI systems to contribute to misinformation and fake news, especially with the rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. In response, the European Union passed strict AI laws in May, imposing transparency obligations on high-risk systems, a more rigorous approach compared to voluntary guidelines in other countries.
Australia currently has no specific laws regulating AI. In 2019, the country introduced eight voluntary principles for responsible AI use, but a government report this year stated these measures were insufficient for high-risk scenarios.
Minister Husic stated, "Australians want stronger protections on AI. We've heard that, we've listened," emphasizing the need for a move beyond self-regulation. He also pointed out that only one-third of businesses using AI were doing so responsibly, focusing on metrics such as safety, fairness, and accountability.
AI is projected to create up to 200,000 jobs in Australia by 2030. The government aims to ensure Australian businesses are equipped to develop and use AI technology effectively, while adhering to responsible practices.
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