South Australia appoints members of Royal Commission into AI

Key points

• The South Australian Government has appointed three commissioners to lead a royal commission into artificial intelligence. Economist and former Federal Court judge Dr Iain Ross, who was named chair on 1 October, brings experience in workplace relations and economics.
• Professor Christopher Manning, a computer scientist and linguist, and Kate Pounder, inaugural chief executive of the Tech Council of Australia, were also appointed. The inquiry will examine economic and social opportunities of AI and how the state can use it safely.
• The commission will gather evidence through forums and submissions and is expected to report to the government in mid-2027.