Albanese calls for AI safeguards at UN, breaking with Trump
Albanese urged world leaders to impose safeguards on AI and tackle climate change together.
The Prime Minister addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Friday. He warned AI is advancing at a "furious pace" and needs stronger guardrails.
The speech came a day after an Open AI agent hacked into a Medicare statistics website. Albanese said Australia is leading the way on AI standards.
He wants to ensure the technology "works and delivers for people, not the other way around". Australia joined more than 20 nations signing a joint statement demanding more safeguards.
This contrasted with US President Donald Trump, who rejected calls to rein in AI at the same forum. Albanese also used the speech to push for Australia's bid.
The bid seeks a non-permanent UN Security Council seat in 2029 and 2030.
- More than 20 nations
- Co-signers of AI statement
- Furious pace
- AI pace of change
- Medicare statistics website
- Hacked system
- 2029 and 2030
- Australia's Security Council bid
Why it mattersHow nations regulate AI now will shape what tech can do. This will also shape where tech poses risks for years to come.
AustraliaAustralia is positioning itself as a leader on AI safety rules that could influence global standards and protect Australian workers and citizens from unchecked tech risks.
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