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Australia's government is developing tough new rules to govern how its own agencies use artificial intelligence in automated decision-making. According to The Guardian, the plan will extend to consumer protections, workplace safety, and privacy. The move comes as the Albanese government grapples with rapid artificial intelligence adoption and a surge in datacentre construction—prioritizing fairness, accuracy, and transparency in government A.I. systems.

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