Artificial intelligence

Calls to boost AI regulation as concern rises in arts sector

The use of AI in Australia’s arts industry has sparked major debate. With some artists and musicians concerned their work could be used to train AI music creation platforms without compensation. This comes as reports reveal AI is capable of generating seven million tracks daily. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke broadly on AI use yesterday, …

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Challenges Ahead as Australia Navigates the AI Boom

Today at Sydney University, the Prime Minister gave a landmark speech setting out policy directions on artificial intelligence. The speech comes amid ongoing debate about how Australia should respond to AI. Albanese set out an optimistic vision for how Australia can meet this industrial boom and protect Australian stakeholders – but technical and implementation challenges …

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ABC bets on AI to free up journalists for deeper reporting

The ABC is embracing artificial intelligence in its newsroom, announcing staff will begin using AI to help turn radio programs into online articles. The broadcaster says the technology will save time and allow journalists to focus on more in-depth reporting, but the move has also raised questions about trust, accuracy and the future of journalism. …

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Child Safety in the Age of Deepfakes

Last month saw a guilty plea in Australia’s first criminal prosecution for creating sexually explicit “deepfake” images without consent. The case comes after the government announced its intention last September to legislate against so-called “nudify” apps victimising both adults and children, and the eSafety Commission has been eager to publicise its actions against such apps …

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