{
  "id": 11076999,
  "title": "Breaking: Three experts appointed to lead SA's Royal Commission into AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/breaking-three-experts-appointed-to-lead-sas-royal-commission-into-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-01T01:24:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-01/three-experts-appointed-to-lead-sa-s-royal-commission-into-ai/107215456"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three experts have been appointed to lead South Australia's Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence. Dr Iain Ross AO, a former federal court judge, Reserve Bank monetary board member, chair of the Net Zero Commission, and former president of the Fair Work Commission, will serve as the commission's leader. The other commissioners are former Tech Council of Australia CEO Kate Pounder and AI expert Christopher Manning.\n\nDr Ross's expertise is crucial due to the commission's primary focus on examining the implications of AI on the future of work. He highlights that AI is already transforming both personal lives and professional environments, and government policy plays a significant role in shaping the work landscape. The premier, Peter Malinauskas, announced the inquiry aimed at maximizing the benefits and mitigating the adverse effects of AI growth. The royal commission is expected to deliver its findings to the government by July 1 next year, after hearing from various stakeholders including businesses, unions, industry bodies, technology companies, and academics.",
  "summary": "South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has appointed former federal court judge Dr Iain Ross AO to lead a royal commission into artificial intelligence alongside experts Kate Pounder and Christopher Manning.",
  "key_points": [
    "Three experts appointed to lead SA's Royal Commission into AI.",
    "Dr Iain Ross, former federal court judge and Reserve Bank member, leads the commission.",
    "Commission to report findings by July 1 next year."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}