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Capability 2.3.3.5

Operational Data Access & Interfaces (‘In-Life’)

Definition

Data sources, interfaces and access arrangements that enable AI systems, during real-world operation, to retrieve current information from external data sources and systems to support context-aware, accurate and safe performance (complements Section 2.2, which assesses the availability and quality of domain datasets).

Examples

  • Machine-accessible public sector datasets and application programming interfaces (APIs) supporting AI-enabled services (data.gov.au)
  • real-time weather and environmental data feeds supporting emergency management, logistics and climate applications (BoM)
  • verified scientific and research knowledge sources accessible for AI-assisted research (ARDC), including through Research Activity ID (RAID).

Indicators

  • Number of machine-accessible government and public funded data APIs available for AI-enabled services and decision support
  • Reliability and uptime performance of real-time operational data feeds supporting national infrastructure and service delivery

National AI Plan

PLAN COMMITMENT

No commitment

No specific reference to operational or in-life data provision as a capability or integration of AI into live systems needed to unlock Australia's AI capability. No commitment by Government in the Plan represents a missed opportunity. More should be done to build agency and leverage to offset capability gaps elsewhere in the ecosystem.

Stocktake

Is the Stocktake missing evidence?

Share additional information for potential future Assessments