Kylie Minogue songs already used to train AI as tech firms ‘strong-arm’ Australian government, music body warns
Of the dozens of countries approached to water down their laws, Australia appears to be the only one considering it, publishers’ group says Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast AI 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…
The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP), which represents major music publishers, has warned that Australia appears to be the only country considering diluting its copyright laws to accommodate AI training. AI companies are reportedly pressuring policymakers to weaken copyright laws, threatening not to invest if they do not receive the necessary changes.
The ICMP has documented instances where AI models, such as Google’s Gemini, have been trained on copyrighted works like songs by Kylie Minogue, G-Flip, and Nick Cave without compensating the artists. While the United States does not currently compensate creators for training AI models on their work, the ICMP argues that Australia’s current copyright laws could hinder the ability of tech companies to operate in Australia.
The Australian government has been urged to examine its copyright settings while ensuring creators retain control and are compensated for their work.
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