By Adrian Suljanovic
Publication Date: 2025-11-25 06:30:00
The Labor government has established the Australian AI Safety Institute to assess new artificial intelligence capabilities, share information and support coordinated action to address potential risks as AI adoption increases across the economy.
The government said AI offers significant opportunities to attract investment, improve work, increase productivity and raise living standards, and that the country’s approach must be tailored to maximize the value of AI while mitigating its risks.
Describing AI as a rapidly evolving facility that touches every area of government, business and daily life, the government said the new institute will provide a dynamic and responsive capability to keep pace with technological change.
It aims to work across government to support best practice regulation, advise on potential legislative updates and coordinate timely and consistent action to protect Australians.
The government said the institute will also ensure that AI companies…
