List of recommendations

Recommendation 1

2.118The committee recommends that, ahead of the next federal election, the government implement voluntary codes relating to watermarking and credentialling of AI-generated content.

Recommendation 2

2.119The committee recommends that the Australian Government undertake a thorough review of potential regulatory responses to AI-generated political or electoral deepfake content, including mandatory codes applying to the developers of AI models and publishers including social media platforms, and prohibitions on the production or dissemination of political deepfake content during election periods, for legislative response prior to the election of the 49th Parliament of Australia.

Recommendation 3

2.120The committee recommends that laws restricting the production or dissemination of AI-generated political or electoral material be designed to complement rather than conflict with the mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings, the recently introduced disinformation and misinformation reforms, and foreshadowed reforms to truth in political advertising.

Recommendation 4

2.121The committee recommends that the Australian Government ensure that the mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings also apply to AI systems used in an electoral or political setting.

Recommendation 5

2.122The committee recommends that the government examine mechanisms, including education initiatives, to improve AI literacy for Australians, including parliamentarians and government agencies, to ensure Australians have the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape, particularly in an electoral context.