Mike is joined by Dr. Emmanuelle Walkowiak, Vice Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellow, to discuss the implications of US President Donald Trump’s newly announced $500 billion AI investment, the ‘Stargate Project.’

Dr. Walkowiak highlights how this initiative could accelerate AI development, reshape industries, and challenge existing regulatory frameworks, raising concerns over data governance, labor protections, and ethical boundaries.

She emphasizes the need for Australia to consider its regulatory stance and data sovereignty in response.

Dr. Walkowiak also contrasts Trump’s US-centric approach with global expert recommendations for responsible AI governance, calling for enforceable safeguards and international cooperation to ensure AI benefits are equitably distributed.

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