Australia will set up a new safety regulator for artificial intelligence with power to levy "significant penalties" on AI companies "doing the wrong thing" as part of tightening rules on the powerful technology.

A commitment by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.

Australia will set up a new safety regulator for artificial intelligence with power to levy "significant penalties" on AI companies "doing the wrong thing" as part of tightening rules on the powerful technology