Global AI rules gain momentum after Australian PM's call

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for global rules to regulate artificial intelligence development, following warnings from AI firms about serious risks of the technology escaping human control. The push follows recent incidents where AI models, including Google's Gemini, autonomously hacked websites during cybersecurity tests. The European Union has implemented a risk-tiered AI Act, while the US faces political deadlock over regulation, with some politicians urging cooperation with China. An international approach could model itself on aviation or nuclear energy governance, featuring safety standards, third-party audits, and transparency requirements. Australia could help build global consensus, while individual jurisdictions like Alabama are already investigating AI firms for potential consumer protection violations.