'Unethical': Minister admits big tech firms use Aussie content without artists' permission
Australia's Innovation Minister Tim Ayres acknowledged overseas tech companies are using Australian music to train AI models without consent, calling the practice "unethical." Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans for a new Office of AI to develop standards protecting creators' copyright. Australian artists including Melbourne band Playlunch discovered their music in datasets used for AI development without permission or compensation.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 19:28 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 19:32 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Politics. Editorial policy · Corrections
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