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Australia reportedly only country weighing AI copyright concessions
Original: Of the dozens of countries approached to water down their laws, Australia appears to be the only one considering it, pub
A publishers' group says Australia is the only one of dozens of countries approached that is considering watering down its copyright laws to accommodate AI companies. The group argues AI systems have already been trained on works by Australian artists such as Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave without payment or consent. The claim has drawn attention to how governments are responding to pressure from the tech industry over copyright rules.
Why now: Australia's apparent willingness to make a concession no other country is considering raises concerns about protections for local creators.
AustraliaAI companiesKylie MinogueNick Cavepublishers' group
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