Australia plans new regulator for artificial intelligence after OpenAI hack

Artificial intelligence Australia plans new regulator for artificial intelligence after OpenAI hack Country to mandate that AI firms disclose any incidents when models go rogue Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gestures during a Nov. 10 news conference in Canberra to announce tightened AI rules in Australia. © AAP Image SHAUN TURTON November 10, 2026 12:56 JST CANBERRA -- Australia will set up a new safety regulator for artificial intelligence with power to levy "significant penalties" on AI companies "doing the wrong thing" as part of tightening rules on the powerful technology, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Tuesday. Read Next Cybersecurity Japan's Takaichi pushes for tougher cybersecurity laws as attacks surge Technology Asia's AI supply chain and US data centers set to weather 'blue wave' Interview India's IT lobby chief warns grads could struggle to find jobs due to AI Artificial intelligence Japan's Fuji TV goes all in with AI for drama production Artificial intelligence Japan contractor's AI-guided tunnel boring outperforms human operators Cybersecurity Japan wants US tech companies to share undisclosed software flaws as risks mount Latest on Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence Japan's Fuji TV goes all in with AI for drama production Artificial intelligence Japan contractor's AI-guided tunnel boring outperforms human operators Artificial intelligence Tencent says its Hy4 joins 'top-tier' of open-source AI models Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.