Australia’s China AI quandary is a dealmaker’s opportunity
It would take a dramatic shift to start collaborating with China on AI infrastructure, but when it comes to advances in capability it is risky to ignore them.
It is not surprising that reactions to Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian’s suggestion that Australia and China cooperate more on artificial intelligence as part of an expanded Free Trade Agreement have been hawkish. However, it highlights the need for Australian organisations to broaden their view on the AI world.
It would take a dramatic shift in policy position for Australia to suddenly start collaborating with China on AI infrastructure such as data centres and the equipment that runs them. But it would be wrong to assume that advances in capability will always come from America first.
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