( May 28, 2026, 06:54 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Artificial intelligence is a widely recognized privacy risk, with trust in AI companies at just 4 percent in Australia, according to a report from the country's privacy regulator published Thursday. In a statement, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner said the report is based on the Australian Community Attitudes to Privacy Survey, which the regulator conducts every three years. The report also said that 78 percent of Australians feel they have very little or no control over how their personal information is collected and used.Statement, report and infographic are attached....
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