South Australia Inks Deal With OpenAI to Develop Artificial Intelligence
The premier who led Australia’s world-first social media ban has signed a landmark artificial intelligence agreement as he courts big tech.
TL;DR
- South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.
- The agreement aims to develop AI skills, accelerate research and innovation, and attract global investment in South Australia.
- This is believed to be the first time an Australian state or territory government has signed an MoU with a major AI company.
- Premier Malinauskas also met with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss parental controls inspired by Australia's social media age limit for minors.
- The federal government previously announced an MoU with Anthropic, another AI company, and is planning national standards for AI use.