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AI training on music sparks copyright fight in Australia · 2 sources tracked

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A global music rights organization has warned the Australian government against weakening copyright laws to accommodate AI training, stating that tech firms are attempting to "legitimise larceny." The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) highlighted that AI models, including Google's Gemini, have already been trained on works by Australian artists like Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave without compensation. While other countries have resisted similar demands from tech companies, Australia is reportedly considering changes that could impact creators' rights and compensation. AI

IMPACT Potential shifts in copyright law could impact how AI models are trained and how creators are compensated globally.

RANK_REASON Policy debate over AI training data and copyright law involving a government and major industry players. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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AI training on music sparks copyright fight in Australia · 2 sources tracked

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Josh Taylor Technology reporter ·

    Kylie Minogue songs already used to train AI as tech firms ‘strong-arm’ Australian government, music body warns

    <p>Of the dozens of countries approached to water down their laws, Australia appears to be the only one considering it, publishers’ group says</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">new political email</a>, <a href="https://app.…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 Kylie Minogue songs already used to train AI as tech firms ‘strong-arm’ Australian government, music body warns Of the dozens of countries approached to water

    🤖 Kylie Minogue songs already used to train AI as tech firms ‘strong-arm’ Australian government, music body warns Of the dozens of countries approached to water down their laws, Australia appears to be the only one considering it, publishers’ group saysGet our new political email…

    LINKS web.archive.org/…/australia-music-global-… web.archive.org

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