The next government will shape whether AI becomes a powerful force for good or causes catastrophic harm. Australia needs swift and globally coordinated action to address the risks of AI so Australians can fully seize its opportunities.
We can fly with confidence because we know airlines are subject to robust safety standards—the same should be true for AI.
Therefore, we call on the Australian Government to:
<ul><li>Deliver on its commitments by creating an Australian AI Safety Institute. While massive investments are accelerating AI capabilities, there is minimal funding dedicated to understanding and addressing its risks. We need independent technical expertise within government to join global AI risk research, and help ensure regulation and policy meet Australia&#39;s needs. </li>
<li>Introduce an Australian AI Act that imposes mandatory guardrails on AI developers and deployers. The Act should ensure that powerful AI systems meet robust safety standards and clarify liability for developers and deployers. </li></ul>
AI development is already rapid, can be unexpected, and will have significant consequences for Australians. AI stands to fundamentally transform our society, economy, and democracy – for better or worse. Australians expect our government to take the widespread implications of AI seriously, to work with the global community to ensure AI is well governed, and to be adaptable in protecting us from AI risks while enabling us to realise its benefits.
We, the undersigned, call on the Australian Government to make AI safe before it&#39;s too late.<dangerous></dangerous>

To realise AI’s immense benefits, we must first confront its escalating risks—starting now.

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