The Prime Minister has announced a plan for how Australia approaches AI, with a new office to be created, and new standards expected to be legislated early next year.

As part of the plan new data centres can be fast tracked, but will have to supply their own power. 

And while Anthony Albanese said that artists should be able to control the use of their work, there are still fears about what will happen when potential investment meets copyright law. 

Today, Chair of Digital Rights Watch Lizzie O’Shea on whether the government can walk the tightrope of the AI boom, while protecting and benefiting all Australians. 

 

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Guest: Chair of Digital Rights Watch Lizzie O’Shea

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