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We conduct, distil and interpret research to help society understand how AI systems evolve, where they may fail, and what their societal and institutional impacts may be. Our publications include reports, policy submissions, commentary, and applied research created in partnership with government, industry, academia, and civil society.
In-depth analysis of AI capability, safety, and societal and institutional impact, grounded in original research and real-world evidence. Our reports explore how AI systems behave in practice, where risks and limitations emerge, and what this means for responsible design, governance, and deployment.
Evidence-based input to inform policy and governance decisions at national and international levels. Our submissions translate technical and research insight into clear, practical guidance for policymakers navigating complex trade-offs in AI regulation and oversight.
Practical insight for government, industry, and civil society on how AI is shaping decision-making, institutions, and society. This work bridges research and application, offering timely perspectives on emerging issues, lessons from deployment, and implications for responsible AI use.
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OUR WORK
Rigorous research for real-world decisions
We bring scientific clarity to high-stakes decisions about AI. Our work supports policymakers, organisations and the public to navigate uncertainty with evidence.
News
Gradient Institute 2025 Impact Report
In 2025, Gradient Institute shaped Australiaʼs national AI guidance, contributed to global AI safety science, and helped hundreds of organisations build the capabilities to develop, deploy and use trustworthy AI systems.
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Event
Launching Gradient Gatherings
We're hosting our first Gradient Gatherings event in Sydney, and we'd love to see you there.
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Explainer
Scaling Sameness
There is an intuitive logic to redundancy. Send three engineers to check the bridge. Have two pilots in the cockpit. Run the numbers twice. If independent reviewers reach the same conclusion, we treat that agreement as evidence the conclusi...
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Resource
New Guidance for AI Adoption
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has released Guidance for AI Adoption to enable safe and responsible AI across Australian industry. The Guidance for AI Adoption: Foundations and supporting templates were developed b...
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Submission
Gradient Institute Response to the Productivity Commission's Interim Recommendations on AI
Gradient Institute has responded to the Productivity Commission's interim report on 'Harnessing data and digital technology', arguing that its proposed regulatory approach to AI applies conventional governance principles to a fundamentally...
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Education
Gradient Institute provides Responsible AI Support to Australian Not-for-Profits
Australian not-for-profit organisations (NFPs)—organisations with socially-aligned motivations, knowledge, and experience could significantly amplify their impact by using artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in a safe and responsible...
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Report
New Report Analysing Multi-Agent Risks
Organisations are starting to adopt AI agents based on large language models to automate complex tasks, with deployments evolving from single agents towards multi-agent systems. While this promises efficiency gains, multi-agent systems fund...
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Event
Australian AI Safety Forum 2024
On 7-8 November 2024 the inaugural Australian AI Safety Forum 2024 was held at the Sydney Knowledge Hub at the University of Sydney, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives to discuss AI Safety as documente...
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Regulation
Australian Government releases mandatory AI guardrails paper and voluntary AI safety standard
The Australian Government has released two key documents aimed at promoting safe and responsible AI in Australia, with Gradient Institute contributing expertise to their development.
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News
Alberto Chierici and Liam Carroll join Gradient Institute team
Gradient Institute is delighted to welcome Alberto and Liam to the team!
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Regulation
National framework for the assurance of AI in government
The Australian Government's new AI framework draws on key contributions from Gradient Institute.The report, titled "National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government", outlines a joint approach to safe and respon...
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