Philosopher and RAAF reservist Kate Conroy appointed to lead Australian AI Safety Institute
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Summary
Kate Conroy, a philosopher and Royal Australian Air Force reservist, has been appointed as the inaugural general manager of the Australian AI Safety Institute. The institute, a new government body within the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, is tasked with monitoring, testing, and sharing information on emerging AI technologies to help protect Australians from potential harms. However, it is not an independent regulator.
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· 3 pulledTwo sources with knowledge of the appointment but not authorised to speak publicly told the ABC Kate Conroy started as the inaugural general manager of the Australian AI Safety Institute earlier this month.
The institute is a new government body that sits within the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
It is not a standalone, independent regulator.
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