AI for Stronger Democracy in South Australia

0:00You're listening to Adelaide News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Matt Ryan, Executive Director of Democracy 2036, shares how artificial intelligence can strengthen government and democracy in. South Australia. With the state election campaign starting, AI promises to boost efficiency and improve public services. The group's submission to the government's AI strategy highlights ways to turn these tools into real benefits for people. That AI could automate routine tasks, letting teachers focus on students who need help, nurses spend more time on care, and public servants tackle tough, community issues, South Australia's AI strategy paper paints this picture, but low trust in government and tech poses challenges. Research shows just one in three Australians trust people in government, and fewer than half believe AI's upsides beat its downsides. To build confidence, savings from AI must go back into human-centered services like better health and education support. Global examples offer a path forward.

1:01Spain's Supreme Court rule that AI decisions need public input and scrutiny to be legitimate. San Francisco pairs tech experts with city projects on housing and emergencies, while the UK's National Health Service uses AI like Dora to check on, patience, and reinvest gains. Autocracy 2036 proposes three steps, require community involvement in AI design, train public workers and AI skills with private, sector help, and set up an innovation fund from efficiency savings. This approach could rebuild trust and make AI a tool for stronger democracy. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Headphones in a pillow, once you try it, it just makes sense, S-O-L-I, solely pillow dot com.