Media release: Productivity report fails community and culture by listening only to big business on exploitative AI
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It’s a real missed opportunity for a balanced and nuanced analysis of the threats and opportunities posed by new technology. Greens Senator and Digital Rights Spokesperson David Shoebridge said: “The commission is using overly optimistic financial projections to dodge proper AI rules and kill off basic digital protections. “The extraordinary power of international tech companies is real, and that’s an even more important reason to not let them dictate law in this country.
“The Commission's anti-regulation push reads like the corporate wish list of Amazon, Google and Apple. It flies in the face of unions and creatives fighting for workers' rights. “This hands-off approach would green light AI systems to continue to rip off creators and spy on individuals.
“Australia is becoming AI's wild west while Europe, Canada and the UK build proper AI laws. “People want to be able to say no to their personal information being used in training AIs, yet this report says their consent is less important than corporate profits. That is not thought leadership.
“Saying the right to be forgotten is too expensive in Australia is irresponsible and treats our citizens as second class citizens when around the world such laws are not only possible and affordable, they are already in place. “The creation of a more ethical and safer AI industry in Australia is possible and if we take up this challenge it could give us a unique advantage in a global market that is enticed by short-term profits without social licence.
“This report confirms the Greens’ position that a stand alone AI Act is needed with an AI Safety Commission to manage and regulate emerging risks. Leaving this critical sector to existing regulators and agencies like the Productivity Commission is already failing Australians. Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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