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Ed Husic
Australia’s R&D Sector to Be Reviewed by Tesla’s Robyn Denholm
The strategic review seeks to enhance Australia’s global competitiveness through stronger investment in research and development.
Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund Pledges $40 Million Towards 1st Project
The NRF will support manufacturing in key areas including renewable energy development.
High-Risk AI Applications Could Face Bans Under Potential Law Reforms
The government is considering introducing risk categories for AI applications, some of which would then be banned.
Australian Government Considering European-Style AI Law
Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic said Australians want stronger protections on AI.
New Australian National Science Framework to Prioritise ‘Indigenous Knowledge’
‘Indigenous knowledge’ will be a core part of Australia’s push towards net zero.
120-Year Old Mystery Solved as ‘Holy Grail’ of Shipwrecks Found Off NSW
Scientists used advanced equipment to identify and map the wreck and confirmation of the remains was made by CSIRO scientists who matched the ship’s features.
Australia to Potentially Ban High-Risk, Social Scoring AI
We want to get the balance right and also allow low-risk AI to flourish unimpeded.
