Leaders from Wesfarmers, Telstra and BHP are urging the government to move quickly on artificial intelligence policy, warning Australia could be left behind if roadblocks are introduced or decisions delayed until after Christmas.
Business Council of Australia chief executive Bran Black said fearmongers and those hyping up AI were doing the country a “disservice”, as assistant minister Andrew Charlton warned against confusing market volatility in technology stocks with the long-term benefits of artificial intelligence.
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