Weakening AI copyright law will spell ‘disaster for creativity’, global music body warns Albanese
Exclusive: Head of IFPI says allowing AI companies access to online content would be a ‘huge mistake’ and damage Australia’s reputation Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia weakening copyright protections for AI companies would be “ridiculous and dangerous”, the global peak body for the music recording industry has warned as it watches with concern how the…
Global music body IFPI has warned that weakening AI copyright laws in Australia would be "ridiculous and dangerous", potentially damaging the country's reputation and creativity. IFPI CEO Victoria Oakley expressed concern that Australia, with its cultural heritage, would be "throwing away their own culture and creativity" by caving to AI companies' demands.
The music industry body argued that AI companies could simply license music, as smaller AI firms have already done with streaming platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and Tidal. Oakley urged Australia not to adopt a "weaker" approach to copyright laws, warning that it would be a "huge mistake" and a "disaster for creativity."
The attorney general, Michelle Rowland, pledged to support creatives and ensure "meaningful control and fair compensation" in any future copyright changes.
Written by urgent.news from The Guardian Australia's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
