The National Security Podcast AI, rights and rules: who’s accountable in an automated world?
Jun 5, 2025
Sarah Vallée, an AI policy specialist from the UTS Human Technology Institute, and Maria O'Sullivan, an Associate Professor at Deakin Law School, delve into the complexities of AI regulation. They discuss the risks of fragmented global governance and the need for international cooperation, particularly in developing nations. Maria highlights concerns over mass surveillance and the implications of AI on human rights. They emphasize the necessity for human oversight in AI decisions and advocate for Australia to adopt a federal Human Rights Act to protect citizens.
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Global Convergence On AI Safety
- International AI governance shows growing convergence around ‘AI safety’ and human-rights based principles.
- Global summits and networks signal a shared concern for frontier AI risks alongside economic opportunities.
US Focus On Competitive AI Policy
- The US has shifted toward competitive, innovation-first AI policy under recent leadership.
- That stance risks reducing international cooperation and raising regulatory divergence.
EU Uses Law As Global AI Tool
- The EU pursues a normative role using the AI Act to export regulatory standards like GDPR did for data.
- Europe pairs tech investment with legal frameworks to shape global AI behaviour and market access.