ASIO Chief Warns of Iran Threat to Prominent Jewish Australians, Cites Rising Antisemitism
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation director Mike Burgess said Iran may target Jewish community members and flagged antisemitism at "disturbing" levels.
ASIO chief Mike Burgess warned that Iran may seek to "kill prominent Jewish Australians" as part of alleged targeting of the country, according to remarks made public on Friday. Burgess also said antisemitism in Australia has reached levels he described as "disturbing."
The warnings come as tech companies including OpenAI have submitted recommendations to the federal government calling for stronger artificial intelligence security laws and slower deployment of the technology pending international coordination on security risks.
Sources
- Australia news live: Asio chief Mike Burgess says Iran may want to ‘kill prominent Jewish Australians’ and warns antisemitism at ‘disturbing’ levels — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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