Trellis Data’s Post

Trellis Data welcomes the announcement of a new Audit Committee set up to investigate the use of AI systems by the public sector. It's clear that AI technology has the potential to significantly enhance Government operations and deliver better services to the community but issues of sovereignty and data transparency must be top of mind. ---- Head of Communications at Trellis Data Tim McLaren said the inquiry should look at technologies built for Australian audiences. "We firmly believe that when it comes to AI, one size does not fit all, and it's crucial to consider the unique characteristics that define our communities and culture," Mr McLaren said. "The government must carefully consider how generic and homogenous overseas large language models may influence and dilute our policy landscape and way of doing business." Mr McLaren also said where and how Data was being used to inform AI models should be a topic of the inquiry. "As we move forward with AI adoption, it's critical to understand where the data used to train and build these models is coming from and where it's being stored," he said. "Ensuring data transparency is essential to building trust and confidence in AI systems." Read full The Canberra Times article