New push to make South Australia the 'AI State'
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Adelaide is set to be at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancement in Australia, as the technology rapidly expands worldwide.
The South Australian government has recognised the potential of AI, investing $12 million in the Australian Institute for Machine Learning at Lot Fourteen.
“If we don’t lead this effort, someone else will,” Premier Peter Malinauskas said.
The South Australian government has recognised the potential of AI.
Simon Lucey, Director of the Australian Institute for Machine Learning at the University of Adelaide, said the government was “setting this beacon for (SA) being the AI state”.
Researchers and leaders have also dispelled concerns that AI will replace human jobs.
Tony Clark, who founded the visual effects company Rising Sun Pictures in Adelaide, says his company has experienced significant growth since embracing AI back in 2018.
Researchers and leaders have also dispelled concerns that AI will replace human jobs.
“The business would’ve been less than 200 people, today the total is 330 people,” he said.
Clark has urged other companies to get into using AI.
“Wrap your arms around it, figure out how it fits into your business, figure out how it’s going to drive efficiency.”
This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.