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Australia's first Cyber Security Act becomes law
2 days ago · Australia’s first standalone cyber security legislation has been passed into law, introducing mandatory ransom payment reporting alongside initiatives to boost collaboration with government during cyber security incidents. The Cyber Security Act, passed on Monday under the government’s cyber ...
Cyber Security Governance Principles refreshed - ACS
2 days ago · Australia’s largest director advocacy-and-guidance outfit, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), is urging boards to consider their supply chain risk and data governance requirements as it refreshes its flagship cyber principles. Initially released October 2022, the Cyber Security ...
Australian researchers win global supercomputing prize
2 days ago · Pushing the state of the art. Australian researchers have a strong history in supercomputing, with facilities such as Western Australia’s Pawsey Supercomputer facility and its new Setonix supercomputer at the cutting edge of astrophysics and quantum computing fields.. As new chips, new manufacturing techniques, and new ways of thinking lead to faster and …
ACS urges action as AI disruption looms - Information Age
Nov 14, 2023 · The Australian tech sector is in crisis and it’s set to intensify with AI. That’s the key message from the Australian Computer Society’s Digital Pulse 2023 report, which also found artificial intelligence will disrupt up to 90 per cent of Australian jobs.. To tackle the impending crisis, ACS proposes a National Digital Skills Strategy including a skills-first education and …
Australia signs international AI agreement - Information Age
Nov 6, 2023 · Joins 28 other countries on broad regulatory approach. Australia has joined 28 other countries and governments in signing the Bletchley Declaration on AI Safety in the UK as governments around the world continue to flounder while a new technological power emerges.
Australia’s plan to embrace safe AI | Information Age | ACS
Jan 17, 2024 · Australia will introduce mandatory safeguards for high-risk AI use but steer clear of outright bans under a new plan aiming to walk the tightrope of mitigating risks and boosting productivity.. Industry minister Ed Husic on Wednesday unveiled the federal government’s interim response to industry consultation on the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Australia needs a national approach to AI strategy
Australians are keen users of new technologies. We were early adopters of digital payments and have high rates of streaming adoption. Many of us marvelled at the wonders of new generative artificial intelligence (AI) models and within two months of its release, an estimated one million Australians were using ChatGPT.
Australia’s new science priorities unveiled - Information Age
Aug 13, 2024 · Outline how to prepare for AI’s impact. The federal government has unveiled a new science statement and accompanying priorities that include a focus on harnessing artificial intelligence for good and preparing for its impact.
Australia lagging behind on AI regulation | Information Age | ACS
May 30, 2023 · Enter your details to subscribe to Information Age, the flagship title of the Australian Computer Society. Each week you'll receive a selection of the latest articles so you can stay up to date with the latest news, analysis and opinion.