New South Wales plans to introduce new limitations on the use of AI in the workplace

At a glance

• The New South Wales government has introduced a bill seeking to place limitations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace.
• The bill would require employers to ensure that their use of AI, algorithms and automation does not risk worker health and safety, including by creating excessive workloads or performance metrics. The bill will also seek to ensure that AI is not used to unreasonably monitor workers.
• The bill is currently at an early stage in the House of Representatives.