Digital platform regulators make joint submission on AI

Summary:

The Digital Platform Regulators forum (DP-REG) has submitted a joint response to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) consultation on the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Australia. DP-REG, which comprises the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the eSafety Commissioner (eSafety), and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), highlighted the potential impacts of AI on their existing regulatory frameworks. The submission emphasized the need for a coordinated approach between DP-REG members, government, and industry stakeholders to ensure appropriate safeguards for the Australian public. The forum aims to strengthen whole-of-government responses to AI by engaging with government counterparts, academic experts, and industry stakeholders to raise awareness of the challenges facing Australians on digital platforms.