The Albanese Government has commenced consultations on updates to Australia’s copyright laws in light of emerging challenges presented by Artificial Intelligence (AI), while explicitly ruling out introducing a broad Text and Data Mining (TDM) exception.
Yasmin Milligan and Cecilia Askvik unpack the privacy regulator’s AI guidance on the use of commercially available AI products and explore other initiatives in regulation of AI in Australia.
Global restrictions on exporting cutting-edge AI technology were two days away from implementation in the US when the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced it was rescinding them.
Australia is already behind other countries in regulating AI. But this doesn't mean it should adopt the approach of others - including the European Union. Instead, AI-specific regulation should build on the existing laws we have, rather than rushing to introduce new laws.
Some are concerned about AI - but can it be a force for good? KWM partner Bryony Evans spoke with industry leaders Microsoft CTO Lee Hickin, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Chief Decisions Scientist Dan Jermyn, N&IT Executive Dayle Stevens OAM and National Artificial Intelligence Centre Director Stela Solar.