By The Age
Publication Date: 2026-06-07 10:00:00
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When one of the largest AI technology companies, Anthropic, calls for a global freeze on the types of AI that could cause significant harm to humanity, we should pay attention (“Anthropic urges freezing AI for fear of loss of control,” 6/6). The Australian government’s new AI Safety Institute is a pale shadow of its British counterpart. More resources and power are needed to properly vet the development and implementation of risky forms of AI. There should be an obligation for companies to report identified AI-related risks and damages to the institute.
The Australian government must also be part of…
