Animals in the machine: why the law needs to protect animals from AI

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:46:39 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/animals-in-the-machine-why-the-law-needs-to-protect-animals-from-ai-234176>

"The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered concern about
potentially detrimental effects on humans. However, the technology also has the
potential to harm animals.

An important policy reform now underway in Australia offers an opportunity to
address this. The federal government has committed A$5 million to renewing the
lapsed Australian Animal Welfare Strategy. Consultation has begun, and the
final strategy is expected in 2027.

While AI is not an explicit focus of the review, it should be.

Australians care about animals. The strategy could help ensure decision-makers
protect animals from AI’s harms in our homes, on farms and in the wild."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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