Creatives fight copyright change allowing AI to train on work without licensing
The government is considering copyright changes to allow AI companies to train on music, film and books without paying or getting permission.
The Australian government is considering copyright changes that would let AI companies train on music, film, books and journalism without licensing or paying creators. The music industry argues this would destroy an existing licensing system and remove creators' control over their work in AI.
ARIA chief Annabelle Herd says music already licenses through global deals. Four companies cover 90% of the world's sound recordings.
Rather than use these existing channels, AI companies are asking for a legal exemption. They would never have to license in Australia.
The real issue is consent. If creators can't control how their work is used in AI, they risk being replaced by AI-generated alternatives.
The exemption would also cover copyrighted material from around the world if trained in Australia.
- 90 per cent
- World sound recordings covered
- Annabelle Herd
- ARIA chief
- Music, film, books, journalism
- Sectors affected
Why it mattersMusicians, filmmakers, authors and journalists could lose both income and creative control if AI companies copy their work without permission.
AustraliaAustralian creatives and potentially global creators risk losing copyright control if Australia's proposed copyright law change passes.
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