Australia’s AI ambitions hinge on collaboration with China (East Asia Forum)

Australia faces a challenging path forward for AI development amid the US–China tech rivalry. Long-standing alliances with the US sit awkwardly with extensive economic ties with China, with the US putting pressure on Australia to untangle research collaborations with China. This pressure could compromise academic freedom and disrupt valuable research partnerships that are integral to Australia’s AI development. Australia must leverage artificial intelligence advancements through international partnerships, without sacrificing its technological independence.

Australia’s AI ambitions hinge on collaboration with China | East Asia Forum