OpenAI warns Australia it may block investment over copyright rules
OpenAI warns it may not invest in Australian data centres unless copyright protections for creators get weaker.
OpenAI warned it may not invest in Australian data centres. The condition is strict copyright laws protecting creators and news organisations.
Ms O'Leary, OpenAI's senior vice-president, told The Australian that copyright rules are the main barrier to launching AI training facilities here. Nationals leader Matt Canavan rejected this warning.
He called it a "blackmail" tactic and said Australia should not negotiate with threats. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said he understands copyright is part of the discussion.
He said Australia will protect rights holders while exploring the investment opportunity.
- OpenAI
- Company
- $US852 billion in March
- Market valuation
- Ann O'Leary, OpenAI senior vice-president
- Person
- Data centres to train AI models
- Investment plan
Why it mattersAustralia must choose between two paths. One is attracting massive tech investment. The other is protecting local creators and publishers. Their work should not be used to train AI without payment or permission.
AustraliaAustralia could become the first country to host large-scale AI training data centres, bringing jobs and tech expertise, but only if copyright protections are relaxed or removed.
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