Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to deliver a highly anticipated speech in Sydney this week, addressing growing concerns over the safety and regulation of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and datacentres. Labor sources indicate that the PM will use the platform to discuss the "inflection point" he believes AI has reached, drawing parallels with the renewable energy transition. However, a major omission from the speech is expected to be any update on long-awaited copyright reforms aimed at protecting Australian artists and creative industries from exploitation by big tech companies. The move has sparked concerns that the government is prioritizing the interests of tech giants over those of the country's cultural sector.
Labor sources say the PM will discuss safety concerns in speech this week but will not provide an update on copyright reforms to protect artistsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese will describe the progress of AI as an inflection point for society on par with the renewable energy transition, but is not expected to detail progress on copyright reforms to protect creative industries.The prime minister will deliver a highly anticipated speech in Sydney on Wednesday to address growing concerns around social license and the necessary policy guardrails for AI, datacentres, and the ability of big tech to profit from Australian intellectual property. Continue reading...
