As AI rapidly infiltrates every aspect of our lives, the news industry is facing another onslaught from the digital realm. AI companies with billion-dollar values are lobbying the government for copyright exceptions, having trained their systems on copyrighted materials including news. People are increasingly turning to AI for their news and information, and newsrooms are grappling with how AI can benefit news production and help connect them with audiences.

ABC Chair Kim Williams weighs in with consideration to the impact AI will have not just on journalism, but on human civilisation.