Humanoid robot markets expand as Australia reckons with AI revolution

Australia's government is establishing a whole-of-government AI strategy, whilst the US-led frontier AI firms have begun accepting pre-release model testing as Chinese competitors deploy cheaper open-source models at unprecedented speed. The policy coordination includes data centre regulation, safety oversight, and alignment with US-style testing protocols.

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