Australian authorities face calls to push US tech giants and Trump on artificial intelligence security

UPDATE - follow-up to Australia has done precious little to prepare for the dangers of AI. Where is brilliant leadership when you need it? - theguardian.com: The Australian government faces direct calls to press incoming US President Donald Trump and major American artificial intelligence companies for secure access. Experts and critics warn that the nation has lagged behind in preparing for the serious dangers posed by artificial intelligence technology. Questions grow louder over whether the federal government is moving fast enough to counter emerging threats. Meanwhile, the nation's cyber chief has issued a fresh warning about artificial intelligence risks during a wider global economic slowdown. Separate industry figures also reveal that expanding data centres could consume up to thirteen percent of all power supplies.