2021 BRN Discussion, page-33291

Interesting move from the Australian Government in the Ai sector.............Given the previous proven links between BRN and Government, and highly likely links between MICROSOFT and BRN (mostly on the AZURE thread), not to mention the interaction from Rob Telson and Kimberly Vaupen on LinkedIn interacting with CSIRO Data 61 posts,

I'd say this is fairly relevant.........

https://www.innovationaus.com/govt-poaches-microsoft-ai-head-to-lead-new-centre/

The federal government has poached Microsoft’s global artificial intelligence solution sales lead to head its new National AI Centre, which it says will serve as the “front door” for the industry.

The Commonwealth has committed $53.8 million over four years to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Centre within CSIRO’s Data61, which was officially launched on Tuesday morning.

The centre will look to “unlock the potential of AI” for Australian businesses and play a coordinating role for the country’s expertise and capability.

Former Microsoft global head of AI solution sales Stela Solar will be the inaugural director of the centre, and will return to Sydney from the US to take on the role.