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The Senate report from the Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) was released last week. This is AAVA's response to its recommendations. AAVA’s response to the Australian Senate Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Report - 4th December 2024
The Senate report from the Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) was released last week. This is AAVA's response to its recommendations.
You can now access your AAVA account and all the info you need by downloading the FREE "Member Jungle" mobile app!! Log in and stay up to date with what's going on with AAVA. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about MEMBERS ONLY webinars, Member Benefits, Discounts, important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more. Download the MemberJungle Mobile App - Stay in touch with AAVA! - 22nd November 2024
You can now access your AAVA account and all the info you need by downloading the FREE "Member Jungle" mobile app!! Log in and stay up to date with what's going on with AAVA. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about MEMBERS ONLY webinars, Member Benefits, Discounts, important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more.
Senator David Pocock has stepped forward as the first sitting Federal Representative to call for much needed regulation of Generative AI, and AAVA supports his call for a ban on use of GenAI during election campaigns. Even though this is only a step towards the controls that AAVA and our partners in the creative sector are seeking, we feel it is an important one, and one worth supporting. When you can't trust what you see and hear true democracy is fragile. A.I. ELECTION BAN - AAVA SUPPORTS SEN. DAVID POCOCK'S CALL. - 9th September 2024
Senator David Pocock has stepped forward as the first sitting Federal Representative to call for much needed regulation of Generative AI, and AAVA supports his call for a ban on use of GenAI during election campaigns. Even though this is only a step towards the controls that AAVA and our partners in the creative sector are seeking, we feel it is an important one, and one worth supporting. When you can't trust what you see and hear true democracy is fragile.
SOPHIE SCAMPS MP for Mackellar speech in Parliament in support of Australian Voice Actors and the need for Legislation and Regulation of Generative AI Technology. (19 August 2024) SOPHIE SCAMPS MP makes speech in support of AAVA - 20th August 2024
SOPHIE SCAMPS MP for Mackellar speech in Parliament in support of Australian Voice Actors and the need for Legislation and Regulation of Generative AI Technology. (19 August 2024)
Amazon/Audible held to account at Hearing for Senate Inquiry into the Adoption of AI. AAVA's evidence was presented to Amazon's Matt Levy. Amazon/Audible held to account at Senate Hearing - 17th August 2024
Amazon/Audible held to account at Hearing for Senate Inquiry into the Adoption of AI. AAVA's evidence was presented to Amazon's Matt Levy.
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AAVA President Simon Kennedy's opening statement at the Select Senate Committee Inquiry into the Adoption of AI Hearing - July 16th 2024. Simon Kennedy Opening Statement - Senate Select Committee into Adoption of AI Hearing - 17th July 2024
AAVA President Simon Kennedy's opening statement at the Select Senate Committee Inquiry into the Adoption of AI Hearing - July 16th 2024.
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AAVA Industry Liaison Lesley Chambers on why we need stronger moral rights laws in Australia to protect Voice Actors against misuse of Generative AI technology. Senate Selects Committee into the Adoption of AI Hearing AAVA Industry Liaison Lesley Chambers on Moral Rights and Protecting Children - 17th July 2024
AAVA Industry Liaison Lesley Chambers on why we need stronger moral rights laws in Australia to protect Voice Actors against misuse of Generative AI technology. Senate Selects Committee into the Adoption of AI Hearing
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Teresa Lim in Canberra at The Senate Select Committee Inquiry into the Adoption of AI Hearing. Why AI Self Regulation Won't Work. AAVA Vice President TERESA LIM - Why AI Self Regulation Won't Work. - 17th July 2024
Teresa Lim in Canberra at The Senate Select Committee Inquiry into the Adoption of AI Hearing. Why AI Self Regulation Won't Work.
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After a visit from AAVA Media Specialist Mike Goldman, and a conversation with AAVA's Disability Advocate Alistair Lee, Federal Liberal MP Ross Vasta gave this speech on AI and its threat to Voice Actors. Ross Vasta MP - Speech on AI and the threat to Voice Actors - 15th May 2024
After a visit from AAVA Media Specialist Mike Goldman, and a conversation with AAVA's Disability Advocate Alistair Lee, Federal Liberal MP Ross Vasta gave this speech on AI and its threat to Voice Actors.
Consent is the bare minimum when it comes to ethical AI. Voice Actor Jordan Fritz had his voice cloned without consent or compensation. Voice Theft - Aussie Voice Actor Jordan Fritz has voice cloned without consent. - 2nd April 2024
Consent is the bare minimum when it comes to ethical AI. Voice Actor Jordan Fritz had his voice cloned without consent or compensation.