Albanese’s AI plan is admirable – but will face tech giants more powerful than most national governments

<p>Challenges of regulating social media or stopping hate speech show these firms can set their own terms and prices for countries like Australia</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Anthony Albanese took a trip back in time during his much anticipated speech on artificial intelligence on Wednesday.</p><p>Seeking to harness the momentous change bearing down on our lives, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/15/office-of-ai-artificial-intelligence-copyright-australia-government">the prime minister told an audience at the University of Sydney</a> that his government would keep pace with AI, even seeking to “get out in front” of the technological tidal wave.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/16/albanese-ai-plan-tech-giants-regulating-social-media-analysis">Continue reading...</a>