Australian artists urge government to resist tech industry pressure on AI copyright protections
By
Clare Armstrong
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Summary
Australian artists and copyright advocates are urging the federal government to resist pressure from big tech companies seeking to weaken copyright protections for AI training. Despite Labor's previous commitment to not allow AI companies to freely train on Australian creative works, advocates warn the threat persists. Mushroom Music's Chris Maund specifically called on the government to "hold its nerve" and maintain its pro-artist stance on copyright.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledThey've done the right thing by artists and this country and those of us who invest in them, so hold your nerve.
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