Governance

AI Safety Institute

New technical institute for AI evaluation and testing.

Definitions (3)

A newly established body tasked with providing technical evaluation, testing capacity, and evidence to support monitoring, assurance techniques, and regulator coordination. It will work closely with the central AI risk function and sectoral regulators to inform risk assessments and technical standards.

A proposed technical institute tasked with conducting safety testing, developing test suites and benchmarks, performing evaluation and research on AI safety and resilience, and providing technical evidence and metrics to support oversight by regulators and the AIGG.

Established with $29.9 million, commencing operations in 2026, mandated to provide expert advice to industry, agencies, and ministers on safe and ethical AI adoption.

National AI Plan 2025Definition 3 of 3