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AI road map pitches $315b industry

AI will create thousands of new jobs every year, help us live longer and improve our quality of life, according to a national road map to be released by the government today.

Paul SmithTechnology editor

Jan 23, 2020 – 11.42am

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Key Points

Economy Digital technologies, including AI, could be worth $315b to the Australian economy by 2028.
Jobs Australian industry will need up to 161,000 new specialist AI workers by 2030, with 20,000 additional workers per year until 2023.
Agriculture Agricultural robot called Agbot II, developed by QUT, is tipped to save farming sector $1.3b per year by automating weed removal and improving agricultural productivity.
Safety AI systems could help reduce the 1137 deaths and 57,000 injuries every year on Australian roads.

Artificial intelligence will improve productivity, give Australia the opportunity to establish new world-leading companies and create thousands of new jobs every year, according to a national road map to be released by the government today.

Karen Andrews says AI offers great opportunities for the future of the Australian economy. Paul Harris

Paul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy.