The State of AI Governance in Australia

The Human Technology Institute has just released a report into the The State of AI Governance in Australia providing a timely overview of how organisations are approaching the governance of AI in Australia today. Its findings are based on surveys, structured interviews, and workshops engaging more than 300 Australian company directors and executives, as well as expert legal analysis and extensive desk research. The report reveals that corporate leaders are largely unaware of how existing laws govern the use of AI systems in Australia. The report finds that both company directors and senior executives see huge opportunities for AI systems to improve productivity, process efficiencies, and customer service. But investment in AI systems and technical skills has not been matched by investment in AI system management and governance. Furthermore, corporate leaders report that they lack the awareness, skills, knowledge and frameworks to use AI systems effectively and responsibly.  The report suggests four […]