Big tech says AI could boost Australia’s economy by $115 billion a year. Does the evidence stack up?

The decisions made today will shape Australia’s future for decades. These choices should be guided by independent analysis, empirical evidence, and a commitment to outcomes for all Australians.

The Australian government must resist the temptation to let Silicon Valley write our digital future, no matter how persuasive their lobbyists or how impressive their promises. The stakes are simply too high to get this wrong.

Uri Gal, Professor in Business Information Systems, University of Sydney