Australia should back AI innovation, not just regulate it: expert | ABC NEWS
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UNSW AI Institute chief scientist Toby Walsh says 'it's about time' for the government's national approach to artificial intelligence, but argues the government should invest in AI research as well as regulate its risks. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his new framework will help Australia harness the benefits of artificial intelligence without losing control by tackling issues related to data centres, copyright, and jobs. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-14/albanese-maps-out-ai-future-introducing-national-framework/106915094 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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