Seven in 10 Australians oppose self-driving taxis and trucks on roads
A poll shows seven in 10 Australians reject self-driving taxis and trucks. Transport workers warn of safety risks.
Transport workers and unions are raising concerns at a federal inquiry into AI in Australia. The Transport Workers' Union warns that self-driving oil tankers on highways pose serious safety risks.
A poll of 1,506 Australians found that seven in 10 opposed self-driving taxis and trucks on roads. Workers say AI algorithms act as invisible managers.
These systems watch them and push productivity beyond safe shift limits. This creates fatigue and safety hazards in road and aviation industries.
In education, universities are cutting academic staff as AI automates curriculum design and admissions. Authors and publishers warn that AI companies are taking their work without paying them.
Atlassian says careful rules can help trust and adoption. But workers and creatives want protection from replacement.
- 7 in 10
- Australians opposed
- 1,506 people
- Poll size
- Michael Kaine
- Transport Workers' Union leader
- Federal parliamentary inquiry on AI
- Inquiry type
Why it mattersAs companies rush to use AI, Australian workers and the public show that safety and fairness must come first.
AustraliaDirectly affects Australian transport workers, road safety, educators, and creative professionals; the inquiry shapes how Australia will regulate AI across workplaces and roads.
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