Kylie Minogue songs already used to train AI as tech firms ‘strong-arm’ Australian government, music body warns
Summary
AI companies have used songs from Australian artists like Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave to train their systems without paying for the rights. The International Confederation of Music Publishers warns that tech firms are pressuring the Australian government to change copyright laws, which could reduce protections for creators.Key Facts
- AI models were trained on music from Australian artists, including Kylie Minogue, Nick Cave, G-Flip, and Hilltop Hoods, without compensation.
- The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) represents major music companies like Sony, Warner, and Universal.
- ICMP warns that tech firms want Australia to weaken copyright laws to allow use of creative works without payment.
- Australia is the only country seriously considering relaxing copyright rules for AI training, while 62 other countries have not changed their laws.
- AI companies claim their models don’t use Australian content because of copyright laws, but evidence shows otherwise.
- The Australian government faces pressure from tech companies to change laws, with concerns raised about “strong-arming.”
- A parliamentary committee recommended reviewing copyright laws but emphasized that creators should keep control and be paid.
- AI training datasets reportedly include millions of songs from YouTube, showing widespread use of copyrighted music in AI development.
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