About this episode

The episode discusses Australia's new approach to regulating artificial intelligence amidst various concerns and opportunities.

The Australian Government has announced it’s taking a new approach to how artificial intelligence will be regulated. It’s a tricky balancing act - on the one hand, there are concerns about AI taking jobs, the power-guzzling data centres it relies on, and copyright issues. But on the other, the government also wants Oz to be a place where tech companies can invest their money. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what the issues are around AI, the changes in store and what's next… Squiz Recommends:  Watching: This episode of the ABC’s 7.30 features an interview with PM Albanese as well as conversations with Data Centres Australia and the Australian Conservation Foundation. It gives a good wrap of the different perspectives on the debate. Listening: Our Squiz Series with the Minderoo Foundation delves into Aussie attitudes towards AI… Take our audience survey here. SPONSORED - CommBank Next Chapter program offers free and confidential help, even if you don’t bank with them. Hosted by Anna Pykett and Andrew Williams Researched by Anna Pykett Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au ⁠Squiz Shortcuts⁠ is your…

People in this episode

Hosts: Anna Pykett, Andrew Williams

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• regulation
• technology investment
• job concerns
• data centres
• copyright issues

Sponsors

CommBank

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Australian Government, Data Centres Australia, Australian Conservation Foundation, Minderoo Foundation

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