Vic gov puts $14 million into two AI projects

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The Victorian government will invest $14 million into two artificial intelligence projects to aid regulatory processes and as a support when assessing the skills of workers prior to undertaking vocational training.

Vic gov puts $14 million into two AI projects

The two programs are outlined in the state budget, handed down on Tuesday.

Most of the money - $11.1 million - will be put towards “a regulatory digitisation and AI program”.

“Funding is provided to launch a new digitisation and artificial intelligence program with a focus on replacing paper-based or outdated digital processes, streamlining licensing and other approvals,” the budget papers state.

There is $2.8 million allocated to this work next financial year, rising to $3.5 million and then $4.3 million in the following years.

The other AI project is a technology pilot “to support the recognition of prior learning”.

“Funding is provided to pilot the use of artificial intelligence to improve recognition of prior learning in partnership with the Victorian TAFE Network, led by Bendigo Kangan Institute of TAFE,” the budget papers state.

“This will help skilled workers avoid unnecessary training and fast-track learning for students.”

The funding comes as the government starts to realise benefits from prior investments in process automation technology.

The papers call out investments at Solar Victoria, where “automated assessment of applications” for the solar homes program led to an average processing time of six business days, compared to a target of 10; and for a larger percentage of rebate payments to solar retailers being processed within five business days.

“Automated system improvements” also contributed to the government being able to work through and make almost double the number of utility relief grants in 2024-25.

The scheme helps low-income households or those experiencing hardship with overdue electricity, gas and water bills.

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