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AI dominates ‘Five Eyes’ security talks in Australia

The group discussed using AI to tackle terrorism, drug smuggling, scam centres and organised crime.

AI dominates ‘Five Eyes’ security talks in Australia

In a recent meeting held in Sydney, the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group comprising the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand discussed the use of artificial intelligence in combating terrorism and organised crime. Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke highlighted that the rapid acceleration in AI's potential to cause harm was a primary focus during the talks.

The group deliberated on various applications of AI, including countering terrorism, drug smuggling, scams, and organised crime. Additionally, the ministers observed a demonstration of aerial and maritime drones, which Australia has implemented to enhance surveillance along its extensive and challenging northern coastline. Introduced 25 years ago in response to the rise of a populist anti-immigration party, One Nation, Australia's strict border controls and policy aimed at preventing asylum seeker boats from reaching its extensive shoreline have resulted in the deportation of asylum seekers to the remote Pacific island of Nauru.

With One Nation showing signs of resurgence in opinion polls, Australia's government has pledged to reduce migration levels.

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