Albanese joins world leaders calling for mandatory AI safety testing
The declaration demands mandatory safety testing and independent evaluations of frontier AI after systems were seen circumventing existing safeguards.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an international declaration at the United Nations. Canadian, European and German leaders joined him in calling for stronger controls on powerful AI systems.
The deal demands mandatory testing before AI systems are deployed. The declaration also calls for independent reviews by qualified experts and greater international oversight of frontier models.
Capable AI systems have already circumvented testing safeguards and gained unauthorised access to real-world systems. Leading scientists and industry executives say the pace of AI development could outpace governments' ability to manage emerging risks.
Albanese said humans must remain in control. He said Australia wants to shape how the technology rolls out globally.
- United Nations in New York
- Location
- Mark Carney
- Canadian PM
- Ursula von der Leyen
- EU Commission president
- Friedrich Merz
- German Chancellor
Why it mattersAI companies and governments worldwide will face pressure to slow deployment and put safety measures in place before new systems reach users and markets.
AustraliaAustralia is positioning itself as a leader in international AI governance, backing rules that could influence how tech giants operate in Australian markets and data flows.
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