Liming Zhu

Research Director, CSIRO

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Dr Liming Zhu is a Research Director at CSIRO and former Head of Data61, Australia’s national digital and AI research capability. He is a conjoint professor at UNSW, a global expert in AI engineering and responsible AI, and contributes to major international AI safety and standards initiatives.

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Speaking at AI Safety Forum 2026

Opening Keynote on International AI Safety Report

7 July 2026 · 9:45 am – 10:00 am · Refectorykeynote

The latest international scientific assessments suggest that AI safety is no longer simply about preventing model failures, but about understanding and governing increasingly complex AI systems. This keynote explores emerging evidence on AI capabilities, risks and risk management, highlighting why evaluation, real-world evidence and runtime control are becoming central to safe adoption. It concludes with opportunities for Australia to build sovereign capability through AI safety science, evaluation infrastructure and trusted operational evidence.

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