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Albanese's AI era

Politics Now · Sep 21, 2026

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is continuing his online safety charm offensive at the UN this week, after a quick visit to tour Apple headquarters in Silicon Valley.

It follows the PM's calls for international cooperation on AI guardrails, amid global uncertainty over the use and safety of Artificial Intelligence.

But back home there are questions about how Australia's own AI national standards will be implemented.

It comes as Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils the latest intergenerational report, with artificial intelligence set to have the "defining influence" on the economy.

Clare Armstrong and Cam Wilson break it all down on Politics Now.

Read Clare's latest piece here Intergenerational Report charts falling fertility, aging population and housing divide

Read Cam's latest piece here AI companies would need to report 'rogue' incidents under proposed national standards

Read PK's analysis here The economy needs migration and data centres. Voters hate both

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Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au

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