Sep 13, 2026 – 6.39pmLeading voices in Australia’s artificial intelligence sector are calling for stronger global AI safety oversight following warnings by tech titans Elon Musk, Dario Amodei and Sam Altman that the pace of development must be slowed to manage possible catastrophic risks.Assistant Minister for Technology Andrew Charlton told The Australian Financial Review it was “alarming” that the companies building AI models, some of which were too dangerous for public release, were now saying it’s time to slow down development, but said the Labor government was acting prudently to protect its citizens.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
‘It’s alarming’: governments urged to step up oversight of AI safety
With AI leaders calling for an industry slowdown, some experts say the federal government could be doing more. Others are greeting the move with scepticism.
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Musk, Amodei, and Altman urge AI development slowdown for safety; Australian government warns certain models are too dangerous for public use. The call signals incoming regulation that reshapes enterprise AI governance investment, compliance requirements, and deployment roadmaps.
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