The government of Australia, in a push for AI regulation, may soon ban deep fakes and misinformation. The country may also classify AI technologies by risk.
The sudden growth of AI has led to several governments issuing rules related to the technology. Now, Australia could potentially impose a strict ban on deep fakes and misinformation in a bid to establish comprehensive AI regulation.
Potential Ban on Deep Fakes
Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic, speaking to ABC television, said that there was a concern that the technology might “be getting ahead of itself.” The country’s officials are planning to regulate the AI industry comprehensively.
Issues such as deep fakes and misinformation are the first targets of this regulation, it would seem. Lawmakers want to nip any issues in the bud, and these issues could have the biggest impact on security.
One potential way that Australia may regulate AI is by classifying AI…
