Australia Reverses Course on Tougher AI Rules, Shifts Focus to Innovation

Australia unveiled its new AI strategy on Tuesday, abandoning plans for stricter regulations on high-risk AI applications. Instead, the government is adopting a more collaborative approach, focusing on attracting investment in data centers and bolstering AI skills to protect jobs while safeguarding public safety as AI becomes increasingly woven into daily life. The National AI Plan emphasizes these three goals: boosting investment in advanced data centers, building capacity for AI experts, and ensuring the safe integration of AI into everyday life.