Art ‘must not be sacrificed on the altar of corporate profit’ Liberal senator says as AI policy debate rages
Andrew McLachlan says he chooses ‘real forests over virtual ones’ as he urges Labor government to consider AI’s impact on artists and environment Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast Outspoken Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan has raised the alarm about the approach of his party and the Labor government to AI, urging artists’ copyright not be “sacrificed” for investment…
Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan has warned that AI policy debates should not sacrifice artists' rights and the environment for corporate profit. Speaking out against the Labor government's consideration of AI-related copyright changes, McLachlan emphasized the importance of respecting artists' property rights and the need to prioritize art over big tech demands.
He called for a multipartisan approach to AI regulation, highlighting the constitutional imperative of just property acquisition and the need for individual compensation arrangements for affected artists.
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