The guidance outlines 6 practices to help organisations plan, manage and use AI in ways that build trust and deliver value.
The guidance responds to feedback from industry seeking clearer, simpler and more actionable advice. It evolves the Voluntary AI Safety Standard and remains aligned with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles, as well as international standards and best practices.
Lee Hickin, Executive Director, National AI Centre speaking:
AI is changing the way businesses operate – helping improve efficiency, enhance services, and unlock new opportunities.
Realising the benefits of AI is important, but earning trust through responsible use is essential.
Previously the government released the voluntary AI safety standard. We’ve continued to work with industry to review the guidance, and we’ve streamlined the 10 guardrails down to 6 key practices.
The 6 key practices maintain alignment with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles and international standards. To offer clear, actionable guidance for both technical teams and non-technical decision-makers.
If you're just starting out, the foundational guidance provides the practical steps to help you align AI with your business goals, understand the role of governance, and manage risk.
If you're scaling your AI adoption, the extended practices step you through detailed technical guidance to enhance your governance, improve oversight, and embed responsible AI across your systems, processes and decision-making.
Adopting these practices helps you seize the opportunity of AI while building customer trust in how it’s used across your business.
Visit the website to explore AI6 and take practical steps towards responsible AI adoption.
The guidance is designed to meet businesses where they are on their AI adoption journey:
To help business put responsible AI into action, the guidance provides practical tools and templates, including an:
