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Cognitive Sovereignty - Australia's AGI Strategy
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In this episode, we look at the escalating global race for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), exploring its high-stakes geopolitical implications. Drawing comparisons to the Cold War nuclear arms race, the discussion highlights how AGI differs as a dual-use technology—harder to regulate, verify, and contain. We shift focus to Australia’s position in this unfolding competition, examining its current vulnerabilities as an “AI-taker” and the pressing need to become an “AI-shaper.” The episode wraps with a proposed three-pillar strategy for Australia: build a sovereign AI ecosystem, lead in shaping global AI governance, and strengthen national security through strategic technology adoption. It’s a wake-up call for middle powers navigating the age of intelligent machines.
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