AI is not inherently more truthful than people, but neither is human authorship a guarantee of truth. The most trustworthy source is the one that supplies evidence, acknowledges uncertainty and corrects its mistakes.

On 15 July 2026, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a major speech titled “AI in Australia’s Interests” at the University of Sydney. His central argument was that Australia cannot stop AI-driven change, but it can influence how AI is developed, where its infrastructure is built, who benefits from it and what protections apply.