Automatons Taking Over: The Aussie Politicians’ Conundrum
Sheepishness may well take a new form in Australia, as the federal government sheepishly ‘baas’ its way into the realm of automated decision-making, causing a countrywide hubbub. Sounds like our political friends down under have been scrolling through Skynet’s user manual.
Key Points
- The Australian federal government’s increasing reliance on computers for decision-making is causing Chad in HR to break out in stress rashes.
- Automating decisions typically made by ministers and officials has even the political equivalent of Gryffindor and Slytherin agreeing on something: it could risk crucial human safeguards, and that’s not a particularly ‘on ya mate’ idea.
- The mysterious Senate committee (they’re so Wizard-of-Oz-behind-the-curtain-esque, aren’t they?) has raised an eyebrow at the home affairs minister, Clare O’Neil, and agriculture minister, Murray Watt’s enthusiasm to breed this automated decision-making trend in immigration and biosecurity. Looks like someone didn’t pay heed to the robodebt royal commission and the Commonwealth ombudsman’s AI guidelines- or someone just loves living edgily.
Final Thoughts
This sparks a curiosity, doesn’t it? Is the land of kangaroos and the Opera House setting the stage for a not-so-pleasant AI opera? While AI continues to bake some delectable technology bread, over-reliance on the same might leave Australia munching on more than a few hard crusts. Authorities would do well to remember that automating decision-making might save time, but the real value lies in human discretion, after all who else will find “The Secret Life of Pets” adorable?
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/02/labor-ministers-warned-over-expanded-use-of-ai-in-immigration-and-biosecurity-decisions
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