Australian Information Industry Association Submission to

Australian Information Industry Association Submission to the Inquiry into the Digital Transformation of Workplaces 17 June 2024 Introduction The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) thanks the House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training for the opportunity to respond to its consultation on the rapid development and uptake of automated decision-making and machine l. [...] The AIIA notes that the technology sector supports the responsible uptake of automated decision-making and machine learning techniques in the workplace as a means of driving productivity and improving workforce capability in support of the digital economy. [...] We are currently ranked second last of the 13 countries assessed in deploying and exploring AI, according to the 2022 IBM Global AI Adoption Index.4 The development of infrastructure and the rate of uptake of these technologies needs to increase if Australia is to achieve its aim of being a top 10 digital economy by 2030.5 Government plays a critical role in the adoption of technology for producti. [...] Specific risks threaten the ability of Australia’s technology industry to continue to develop and benefit from AI and ADM and to pass these benefits onto the Australian economy and businesses. [...] A number of large corporations have demonstrated a commitment to responsible AI by adopting the Ethics Principles and incorporating them into their business practices, including Telstra and Microsoft.16 Conclusion The AIIA thanks the Committee for the opportunity to share the tech industry insights and assessment on the rapid development and uptake of automated decision-making and machine learning.