Is Australia’s new AI Plan a multi-billion-dollar opportunity or a threat to your job? Expert weighs in

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The Albanese government says its roadmap will strike a careful balance between harnessing the benefits of AI and protecting Australians from its potential harms. Inset: Aamir Qutub is an Author, AI expert and winner of the 2024 Young Professional of the Year award. Credit: Source Getty/alexsl; Supplied by Aamir Qutub

Australia has unveiled its National AI Plan, promising a multi-billion economic boost by 2030 while introducing new safety guardrails. But the plan comes as Australians face a dual crisis: AI-powered scams cost $2.03 billion in 2024, and experts warn that 33 per cent of the workforce could face unemployment by 2030. In this podcast, author and AI expert Aamir Qutub breaks down what you need to know.

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Published 5 December 2025 2:55pm

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Australia has unveiled its National AI Plan, promising a multi-billion economic boost by 2030 while introducing new safety guardrails. But the plan comes as Australians face a dual crisis: AI-powered scams cost $2.03 billion in 2024, and experts warn that 33 per cent of the workforce could face unemployment by 2030. In this podcast, author and AI expert Aamir Qutub breaks down what you need to know.

(Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is general in nature and should be considered as such.)

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