Australia Launches National AI Plan to Develop Sovereign AI Infrastructure
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Australia has unveiled its National AI Plan, focusing on the development of sovereign AI infrastructure to bolster economic and security resilience. Key components include centralized procurement, the appointment of Chief AI Officers in public agencies, and the GovAI Hosting Platform, which aims to manage AI investments while addressing risks linked to unmanaged AI use. The initiative also emphasizes the importance of jurisdictional control over sensitive data in light of concerns regarding the US CLOUD Act.

Jan 23, 2026, 6:12 AM