By Tegan Jones
Publication Date: 2025-12-16 22:00:00
Welcome back to Neural Notes, a weekly column where I discuss how AI is impacting Australia. In this edition, learn how Australia’s AI story in 2025 has been defined less by product declines and more by rule-making… the bulk of which occurred in the final months of the year.
The Albanian government finally took some steps toward regulation, developers rejected “free data” for training models, and some local startups raised serious capital.
Here’s a look back at some of the biggest AI news this year.
AI governance without AI legislation
Just a few weeks ago, the Australian government finally decided not to follow in the EU’s footsteps and enact independent AI laws.
This was laid out in its long-awaited (some would even say “overdue”) National AI Plan. It outlined Australia’s approach to driving adoption and investment while…
