Responsible AI Network

Bringing together industry, government and research practitioners to foster safe, inclusive and trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Australia.

About the network

The Responsible AI Network (RAIN) is a cross-sector collaboration to uplift responsible AI practice across Australia’s commercial landscape. 

It is anchored in 7 actionable pillars:

  • law
  • standards
  • principles
  • governance
  • leadership
  • technology
  • design.

Knowledge partners

Our RAIN knowledge partners bring unique skills and insights to Australia's AI ecosystem.

  • AIIA advocates and uplifts responsible AI practice and leverages their influential and innovative technology company members.
  • Australian Industry Group supports traditional, innovative and emerging industry sectors to uplift Australia's responsible AI practice.
  • Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) drivers AI for economic development and advocates for responsible and sustainable use.
  • CSIRO’s Data61 leads digital research, helping partners across business, government and industry solve real problems every day.
  • Ethics Centre brings deep expertise in ethical leadership and public discourse, helping organisations and society navigate the complex moral questions AI poses.
  • Gradient Institute is an independent, non-profit research organisation that works across sectors to embed ethics, accountability and transparency into AI systems.
  • Governance Institute provides expertise on corporate governance, risk management and corporate accountability.
  • Human Technology Institute at UTS focuses on AI skills, tools and policy advice for Australia's businesses.
  • Standards Australia seeks to democratise the ability of all businesses to use responsible AI standards.
  • Tech Council of Australia brings Australia’s technology sector together towards responsible AI principles and practices.

Responsible AI resources

Here are some recent resources from National AI Centre (NAIC) and RAIN knowledge partners.

  • Voluntary AI Safety Standard

    The Voluntary AI Safety Standard (VAISS) is an easy-to-use guide that explains how to implement and benefit from safe, responsible AI systems in your business.
  • The AI Impact Navigator

    The AI Impact Navigator is a framework for companies to use in assessing and measuring the impact and outcomes of their use of AI systems.
  • NAIC webinars

    NAIC regularly host AI focussed webinars with our knowledge partners. You can view recordings on our YouTube playlist.
  • AI and ESG

    An introductory guide for ESG practitioners on how to understand the implications and opportunities of AI and incorporate AI into their work.
  • Responsible AI Index 2024

    This report from Fifth Quadrant details how Australian businesses are tracking by evaluating the adoption and maturity of their responsible AI practices.
  • AI ethics and governance white paper

    Leadership insights from the Governance Institue of Australia and the Voluntary AI Safety Standard in practice.
  • AI Ethics Principles

    The Voluntary AI Safety Standards builds on 8 ethics principles to ensure AI is safe, secure and reliable.
  • Implementing Australia's AI Ethics Principles

    A selection of responsible AI practices and resources to help bridge the gap between the Ethics Principles and business practice.

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