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Australia Divided on DeepSeek Response: Industry Groups Call for Action, Minister Urges Caution

The article from TechRepublic discusses Australia's response to the development of DeepSeek, a new open-source AI model from China, which has raised concerns about national security and technological competition. DeepSeek, developed by a team from Beijing, has shown capabilities that rival those of leading AI models like Meta's Llama 2, prompting discussions on AI governance and the potential for AI to be used in cyber warfare or surveillance. Australian officials are particularly worried about the implications of such technology being used to undermine democratic processes or enhance authoritarian control. In response, Australia is considering tightening regulations around AI development and use, enhancing cybersecurity measures, and fostering international cooperation to manage the risks associated with advanced AI technologies. This includes potential restrictions on the use of certain AI models within government systems and increased scrutiny on foreign AI investments.

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[ https://www.techrepublic.com/article/australia-deepseek-response/ ]