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Labor and the Coalition are poised to take a reckless gamble on AI. Haven’t they realised community support has collapsed? | Edward Santow and Sarah Sacher

The Guardian Tech Tuesday 20 October 2026, 14:00 UTC By Edward Santow and Sarah Sacher 1 min read
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Australian workers expect the government to act to protect them from AI harms. There is a clear reform solution at handGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s major political parties are edging towards rare consensus. Labor and the Coalition increasingly want to take a major bet on artificial intelligence.

Australian workers expect the government to act to protect them from AI harms. There is a clear reform solution at hand

Australia’s major political parties are edging towards rare consensus. Labor and the Coalition increasingly want to take a major bet on artificial intelligence. Yet, just as the parties are coming together, the Australian community is running the other way.

Last year, only 30% of Australians believed the benefits of AI outweighed the risks. In 2026, community trust in AI appears to be falling even further.

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