In a landmark speech setting out his government's policies, Albanese sought to allay public concern over AI, saying it could be adopted in a way that enhanced the national interest.
The center-left leader said he would meet Australia's state and territory leaders next month to discuss the proposed laws, which would be introduced next year to build trust in AI and protect national security.
Australia had led other countries in imposing limits on social media use for children, but the challenge to shape AI in Australia's interest was greater and demanded action now, he said.
Letting others write the AI rules "would mean subcontracting our national sovereignty and security to the control of foreign monopolies", he said in a speech at the University of Sydney.
"Our great country can be much more than a data warehouse for AI products made overseas."
