Australia needs its own AI, says Toby Walsh | ABC NEWS
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As the federal government prepares to unveil its approach to AI regulation, artificial intelligence expert Professor Toby Walsh says Australia must do more than manage risks. He says the country has a unique opportunity to build sovereign AI capabilities and invest in the infrastructure to support the technology. 00:00 - Toby Walsh's first reaction to Australia's AI plans 01:10 - Should we be worried about AI data centres? 02:20 - Is Australia too focused on AI risks? 04:14 - Why Australia needs sovereign AI Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/ai-gambling-middle-east-central-to-labor-conference-agenda/106898432 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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