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The objective of this audit is to assess whether IP Australia’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making systems in the patent examination process is effective.

Audit criteria

The ANAO proposes to examine:

  • Does IP Australia have fit-for-purpose governance, assurance and reporting procedures for the use of AI and automated decision-making in the patent examination process?

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This in-progress Performance audit is featured in 1 annual audit work program portfolio: