A potential shift in Australia’s copyright framework could grant AI firms automatic access to creatives’ works, as the government seeks a deal with major US tech companies. Discussions follow meetings between senior OpenAI representatives and Australian ministers, who were alerted to concerns that current laws may hinder the company’s ability to develop AI models domestically. The proposed compromise signals a high-stakes negotiation over balancing innovation with intellectual property rights. Whether the changes will proceed remains unclear as talks continue.
Compromise revealed as senior personnel from OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, meets Albanese ministersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government is considering giving AI companies access to Australian creatives’ works by default as it pursues a compromise with US tech giants.The proposals were revealed as senior personnel from OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, met with Labor ministers and warned that Australia’s copyright laws were preventing the company from training models locally.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
