The AISI will provide trusted, expert capability to monitor, test and share information on emerging AI technologies, risks and harms. By identifying future risks, it will help the government ensure fit-for-purpose protections for Australians.
The AISI will be an important capability in government, working directly with regulators to make sure we're ready to safely capture the benefits of AI with confidence.
Its work will include:
- helping government keep pace with rapid developments in AI technologies, dynamically addressing emerging risks and harms
- enhancing our understanding of technical developments in advanced AI and potential impacts
- serving as a central hub to share insights and support coordinated government action
- giving guidance on AI opportunity, risk and safety for businesses, government and the public through established channels including the National AI Centre (NAIC)
- supporting Australia's commitments under international AI safety agreements.
Its work will complement existing legal and regulatory frameworks that already protect Australians' rights and safety.
The AISI will become operational in early 2026.
By working with the National AI Centre and international partners, the AISI will help position Australia as a leader in global efforts to address AI safety. It will join the International Network of AI Safety Institutes, leveraging world-class safety testing expertise from leading AI nations.
