Australia plans to legislate to force AI companies to open independent testing.
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The Australian government has announced legislation, for the first time imposing mandatory safety rules on cutting-edge AI companies operating domestically. The rules target high-risk advanced models, requiring manufacturers to undergo independent audits, continuous safety checks, disclose safety frameworks, and report security incidents to the government immediately. The government plans to establish domestic safety guards before participating in international negotiations to protect the interests of citizens and the nation, and to build trust and regulatory stability for investment attraction and the promotion of AI applications in the economic and medical fields.
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The Australian government has announced a new law, for the first time imposing mandatory safety rules on domestic operating leading AI companies. The rules target high-risk advanced models, requiring developers to undergo independent audits, continuous safety checks, disclose safety frameworks, and report security incidents to the government immediately. The government plans to establish domestic safety guards before participating in international negotiations to protect the interests of citizens and the nation, and to build trust and regulatory stability for attracting investment and promoting AI applications in the economic and medical fields.
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