Would-be state leader’s shock AI call

NSW opposition leader pledges AI rollout as part of budget response

Mark Speakman says a Liberal-National government will bring in a zero-or-low-interest loan scheme for small and medium businesses looking to introduce "responsible AI" into their operations.

State leader’s shock AI call

A Liberal government in one Australian state has pledged to establish a minister for artificial intelligence if elected.

Would-be state leader’s shock AI call

NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman has pledged to establish a minister for artificial intelligence and slammed the Labor government’s budget as a “Band-Aid” written in “red ink” amid soaring cost of living.

NSW Opposition pledges AI plan in Budget reply

The NSW Opposition leader Mark Speakman has intensified a political fight over productivity in the state by vowing to adopt “responsible” artificial intelligence across key public services. Mr Speakman has also promised to develop a United Kingdom-style AI action plan, overseen by a dedicated minister for AI, to set out a bold strategy for harnessing the technology. A no or low-interest loan scheme for small and medium-sized businesses has also …

NSW Liberals eye AI ministry for budget ‘breakthrough’

REC State Opposition in NSW have floated the idea of an AI ministry, something they say would be a budget ‘breakthrough’ across public sector services.