Anthropic pushes for opt-out model for Australian content as ABC warns of ‘cannibalisation’ of news
Summary
AI company Anthropic has asked the Australian government to allow large tech firms to use Australian copyrighted content to train AI models under a system where creators can opt out. At the same time, Australia’s public broadcasters, ABC and SBS, want strict rules to protect their news content and ensure AI companies pay for using it.Key Facts
- Anthropic wants conditional approval to train AI using Australian copyrighted works with an opt-out option for content owners.
- The government has rejected broad copyright exemptions like text and data mining for AI training.
- ABC and SBS oppose current AI use of their content without permission or payment.
- Public broadcasters argue AI companies should follow the same rules as traditional media, including copyright and privacy laws.
- ABC warns that AI use of news content may harm the Australian news industry (“cannibalisation”).
- SBS highlights risks to news trust and sustainability from AI models like ChatGPT and Claude.
- Anthropic plans to invest heavily in Australia, including building data centers.
- The government inquiry will hold hearings with Anthropic and OpenAI executives soon.
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