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Australian Government: Voluntary AI Safety Standard

Jeremy WeaverJanuary 8, 2025
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The Australian Government’s Voluntary AI Safety Standard outlines ten guardrails for implementing safe and responsible AI practices, focusing on aspects like accountability, risk management, and transparency in line with ethical and international standards.

Australian Government: Voluntary AI Safety Standard



Summary of https://www.industry.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-09/voluntary-ai-safety-standard.pdf

Outlines a Voluntary AI Safety Standard developed by the Australian Government. It provides ten voluntary guardrails for Australian organizations to implement safe and responsible AI practices, covering areas like accountability, risk management, data governance, testing, transparency, and stakeholder engagement.

The standard aims to establish consistent practices, anticipate future legislation, and promote best practices within the AI supply chain. It emphasizes a human-centered approach, aligning with Australia's AI Ethics Principles and international standards.

Examples illustrate the application of the guardrails in various AI use cases.