Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape Australia’s economy, with analysts forecasting it could add up to $315 billion to GDP by 2030, yet business leaders warn the country is not moving fast enough to build the skills and infrastructure required to capture the opportunity.

A recent CSIRO report highlighted AI as a “once-in-a-generation driver of productivity,” with potential applications spanning healthcare, finance, agriculture, defence, and logistics. But while demand is soaring, supply of skilled talent and regulatory clarity is lagging.