Tech giants are reportedly pressuring governments to weaken copyright protections, with Australia the only country so far showing signs of yielding, according to the global music publishing industry. The International Confederation of Music Publishers claims artificial intelligence systems have already been trained on copyrighted works—including those by Australian artists—without permission or compensation. The group warns that concessions to tech companies could undermine existing legal safeguards, raising concerns over fair use and creator rights. With major labels and independent publishers united in opposition, the debate over Australia’s potential shift has intensified.
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, free app or daily news podcastAI has already been trained on the works of Australian artists including Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave without compensation, the peak global body for music rights has claimed, as the Australian government has been warned against giving in to “strong-arming” from tech companies seeking to weaken copyright law.The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) – which represents Sony, Warner and Universal as well as thousands of independent publishers on six continents – has warned that of the dozens of countries approached to water down copyright laws, Australia appears to be the only to consider doing so. Continue reading...
