Albanese’s AI plan is admirable – but will face tech giants more powerful than most national governments

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined a plan to regulate artificial intelligence and datacentre development in Australia to ensure national benefit. The analysis suggests that while the plan is well-intentioned, the government faces significant challenges in regulating powerful global tech giants.
Anthony Albanese says Australia must be more than just a ‘data warehouse for AI products made overseas’ and should benefit from the country’s own innovations. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP Anthony Albanese says Australia must be more than just a ‘data warehouse for AI products made overseas’ and should benefit from the country’s own innovations. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP Australian politics Analysis Albanese’s AI plan is admirable – but will face tech giants more powerful than most national governments Tom McIlroy Challenges of regulating social media or stopping hate speech show these firms can set their own terms and prices for countries like Australia
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