AI Adoption Accelerating in Australian Telco, Media, Gambling Sectors

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:11:58 +0000
Artificial Intelligence

ACMA published three separate research reports on April 21, 2026 documenting AI adoption across Australian telecommunications, media, and online gambling sectors. The media sector uses AI for personalised advertising and content production, raising concerns about misinformation and copyright issues. The gambling sector deploys AI for predictive analytics, odds setting, and fraud detection, with concerns about targeted marketing to vulnerable users. The telco sector employs AI for network efficiency, fault prediction, and real-time scam detection. Researchers and stakeholders cited in the reports are calling for stronger governance, transparency, and safeguards across all three sectors.