All New South Wales government agencies using AI will be required to meet ethical best practice requirements under the country’s first Mandatory AI Assurance Framework, effective today.
The framework, developed by the NSW Advisory Committee and led by NSW chief data scientist Ian Oppermann, has been designed to ensure AI-based government projects are safe, ethical and can be integrated. compatible with future technologies. It also assists agencies with risk mitigation strategies and the establishment of clear governance and accountability measures.
“From diagnosing sepsis in patients to identifying drivers illegally using a mobile phone while driving, the NSW government has used AI to improve NSW lives,” said Oppermann.
“As technology evolves and becomes more sophisticated, the Framework will ensure projects stay transparent and include the highest levels of privacy, security and assurance, so customers can feel confident than when dealing with the NSW government.
“The authorization of the framework will ensure all NSW government services using AI are required to implement robust data management and privacy protections.”
Projects with a budget over A$5 million or backed by the Digital Restart Fund will also be assessed by the AI Review Committee to ensure compliance under the new mandate.
The state government added the only exceptions to which the AI Assurance Framework would not apply is when a project using an AI system is a widely available commercial application and the solution is not customized to in any way or being used other than intended.
The framework is part of the state government’s AI strategy it has pledge that transparency will be the focus and vowed to make the state digital capital of the southern hemisphere in the next three years.
“AI stands for absolute imperative for new New South Wales. As we come out of this COVID phase, we need to make sure we create a new New South Wales where technology is centered. .. AI is absolutely at the heart of this,” Customer Service Secretary Victor Dominello previously said.
“When you think about what’s going on around us, AI is already here. AI is in the drone because it’s protecting us from sharks. AI is taking care of us in the hospital. AI is taking care of us. helps us on the road as we try to avoid traffic.AI is already a part of life; we don’t see it, but it is already here and will grow exponentially in the years to come.
“New South Wales is undeniably the digital capital of the Southern Hemisphere for the next three years. This strategy ensures we’ll get there.”
Meanwhile, the federal government has committed AU$44 million in funding to set up four AI and digital capacity centres, a move that will help accelerate the commercialization of AI in Australia.
Minister of Science and Technology Melissa Price said: “These hubs will act as gateways for SMEs to enhance their AI skills to apply AI products to their businesses. their profession”.
“They will bring together industries, research institutions, innovation hubs, and businesses to create an ecosystem that fosters innovation, commercialization, and adoption of AI.
The centers are being delivered in the amount of AU$124 million by the federal government AI Action Planthis sets out a vision for Australia for reliable, safe and responsible AI adoption and development, and will work alongside National AI Center in CSIRO61 Data.
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