Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, has announced the launch of a new $17 million program aimed at supporting Australian businesses that want to safely integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their practices.
Under the new scheme, the Federal Government will help establish up to five ‘AI Adopt’ centres across the country.
The Government has also announced it will seek applications from Australian businesses, industry partners and research institutions with the capability to deliver training and upskilling packages to businesses.
Each centre will target business in one of the key priority areas of the National Reconstruction Fund creating a network of industry-specific centres designed to:
- Showcase the innovative capabilities that AI can unlock.
- Provide guidance on how to adopt AI responsibly and efficiently.
- Provide specialist training to help develop specific skills to effectively manage AI.
The centres will complement the National Artificial Intelligence Centre and participate in the Responsible AI Network and training will be offered without charge to eligible businesses.
“This network of centres will give businesses clear and direct advice on how to integrate AI into their work systems,” Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science said.
“AI has enormous potential to support Australian businesses to gain a competitive edge in global markets.
“We’ve committed $17 million to the Artificial Intelligence Adopt Program, to establish new AI Adopt Centres to be a front-door for AI use and advise Australian businesses nationwide.”
