Australia Needs AI Regulation

Summary:

The Australian Human Rights Commission has submitted its response to the Supporting Responsible AI: Discussion Paper, emphasizing the need for AI regulation in Australia. The Commission is concerned about the potential human rights risks associated with AI, including privacy invasion, algorithmic discrimination, automation bias, and misinformation. It suggests conducting a regulatory gaps analysis to identify existing legislation's application to AI and reviewing or modernizing relevant laws where necessary. The Commission also recommends creating an AI Commissioner to provide guidance on AI development and deployment. The submission highlights the importance of ethical AI in protecting human rights and improving trust in AI.