Does Senator Nick McKim support AI safety policies?
Yes! As a member of The Greens, Nick McKim is expected to support the expert-recommended AI safety policies.
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Over 357 experts, public figures, and concerned citizens endorsed these policies in their open letter before the 2025 election.
A well-resourced, independent technical body to assess AI risks and advise on safety standards.
Nick McKim supports (from party policy)
Party Notes: The Green’s platform includes an Australian AI Act with mandatory guardrails and an independent regulator. During the Australians for AI Safety Townhall, Greens Spokesperson Senator Shoebridge explained that proposed AI regulator would also perform the functions of an AI Safety Institute. He gave details, including that the regulator would assess pre-deployment AI risks.
A dedicated AI Act with mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI systems will both protect Australians and create the certainty businesses need to innovate.
Nick McKim supports (from party policy)
Party Notes: The Greens "fully support an Australian AI Act and an independent AI regulator." They explicitly acknowledge that "AI technology is rapidly outpacing government regulation" and highlight "the need for guardrails when it comes to AI." Their plan includes requiring "Digital Rights Impact Assessments for machine learning and other AI technologies that can negatively impact the public" and ensuring "a chain of accountability for when AI goes wrong or causes harm."
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