Australia to Propose Mandatory Guardrails for AI Development
- Voluntary AI development rules will come into effect at once
- Government plans to consult on how to impose mandatory rules
Australia is the latest developed nation to look into controlling the development of artificial intelligence.
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Australia’s government has released options for mandatory guardrails for high-risk research and development of artificial intelligence, including establishing “meaningful” human oversight and ensuring any AI-created content is clearly labeled.
Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic unveiled 10 potential mandatory guidelines for consultation on Thursday in Canberra, while introducing a voluntary safety standard that’s effective immediately. A report by Australia’s Tech Council estimated generative AI could be worth as much as A$115 billion ($77.2 billion) annually to the nation’s economy by 2030.