Australia signs AI collaboration agreement with Anthropic

To build on the National AI Plan launched late last year, the Australian Government has signed a new collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Anthropic.

Marking the first arrangement signed under the National AI Plan, it outlines how Anthropic will support the Australian AI ecosystem and sets out areas of collaboration aligned with Australia’s national plan.

The MOU states Anthropic’s intent to support local researchers and to work with Australia’s AI Safety Institute on understanding cutting-edge AI capabilities, the government said.

Options for future collaboration to support Australian workers, startups and small businesses, build skills, and help the government harness AI are also outlined.

“This MOU sends a clear signal to Australians that we are open for business, where investment aligns with Australia’s priorities and Australian values,” said Tim Ayres, Australia’s Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science.

“The Australian Government and Anthropic are working together to harness AI responsibly — securing investment into Australia’s energy grid, driving economic resilience and safety for all Australians.”

This MOU will track AI progress and promote safety, support supply chain security and power Australia’s research, development and innovation sector, the government said.

You can read the MOU in full at www.industry.gov.au/publications/memorandum-understanding-between-australian-government-and-anthropic-collaboration-ai-opportunities.

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