Australia’s government has woken up to the risks of AI. More ambition is needed

Andrew Charlton warns that powerful AI models are already doing harmful things that their creators never intended.
The Australian government established the AI Safety Institute under its National AI Plan to address AI risks and harms.
The AI Safety Institute aims to analyze, regulate, and guide safe AI development and deployment.
Current AI harms affecting Australians include nudify apps, scams, deepfakes, chatbot harms, and cybersecurity risks.
Compared to international budgets, concerns are raised about whether Australia’s AI Safety Institute’s budget is adequate for its task.
To effectively manage AI’s potential risks, there is a call for increased governmental action, including a digital duty of care legislation and digital inclusion efforts.
The broader conversation on AI should encompass its societal, ethical, and moral implications to build trust and address potential harms effectively.

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