Australia told to slow AI rollout, strengthen security laws amid foreign interference risks
Tech companies including OpenAI warn the federal government that faster AI adoption without proper safeguards could enable foreign interference and hacking.
In a submission to a federal inquiry, OpenAI and other technology companies have called on Australia to slow its artificial intelligence deployment and enact stronger security legislation. The companies argue that national leaders must coordinate internationally to address security threats that transcend borders.
The warning comes as the government faces concurrent labor tensions, with Qantas ground staff preparing to strike. Home Affairs has separately raised concerns about how AI capabilities could be exploited for foreign interference operations.
Sources
- Australia news live: Home affairs warns AI enables foreign interference and hackers; Qantas ground staff prepare to strike — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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