With Artificial Intelligence developing rapidly, Australia's next Parliament will shape whether it becomes a powerful force for good or causes serious harm. This Virtual Town Hall will discuss how and why Australia can contribute to future AI systems being safe and the $600 billion economic benefit that could follow

What to expect

• Industry and academic expert discussion of AI risks and opportunities
• Views on practical policy solutions for responsible AI governance
• Your chance to put questions to AI experts
• A chance to engage with other participants and make a difference on AI safety.

How to help (even if you're not in Australia):

1. Strengthen our collective voice — your participation demonstrates to politicians that people have a long-term vision and care about transformative AI. Invite people you know who share these concerns -- the more participants, the stronger our message.
2. Sign the open letter at australiansforaisafety.com.au — anyone can sign, but we especially want people with a connection to Australia (e.g., citizens, residents, or those who have lived/worked/studied there) and especially value experts and public figures.
3. If you're registered to vote in Australia, email your local candidates through the website to ask for their positions
4. Boost visibility by engaging with social media posts about the campaign

Special guests

Kimberlee Weatherall - Professor of Law at the University of Sydney, a Chief Investigator with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, and Co-Director of the University of Sydney's Centre for AI, Trust and Governance.

Liam Carroll - Researcher in AI Safety at the Gradient Institute. Liam completed his Master's in Mathematics at the University of Melbourne. He does a range of research and practical work focusing on ensuring powerful AI systems are both beneficial and safe.

Jisoo Kim - Co-Founder of Clear AI. She has a Masters of National Security Policy from the ANU and has had various roles in Canberra, including as Digital Media Adviser to former Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Jess Graham - Researcher at the University of Queensland and has a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences. She's completed research into Australian public priorities for AI development and regulation, and is currently working on AI risks at MIT.