AI for Australia: Empowering Sovereign Outcomes in Government Service Delivery

Australia is at a critical juncture in its AI journey, with organisations at very different stages of adoption. In this discussion Angela Fox, A/NZ’s Senior Vice President & Managing Director at Dell Technologies and John Roese, Chief AI Officer & Global CTO at Dell Technologies state that collaboration across agencies, industries, and geographies is essential to accelerate learning and implementation. The rapid pace of AI development means traditional technology investment cycles no longer apply; instead, solutions need to be evaluated and updated within two-year periods. AI is poised to contribute significantly to the Australian economy, and careful adoption can enhance both citizen outcomes and employee experiences while positioning the nation as a global AI player.

Sovereign AI is emerging as a key focus, with three primary approaches identified: government for government, government for industry, and government with industry. Controlling infrastructure and data is critical for national security, privacy, and regulatory…