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Tech Firms Pressure Australian Government Over AI Music Training

Updated 2026-10-19 01:25 UTC 1 source Negative

A music industry body warns that tech firms are pressuring the Australian government to water down laws. The issue has drawn attention from publishers' groups, with Australia being the only country reportedly considering such changes.

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Kylie Minogue songs already used to train AI as tech firms ‘strong-arm’ Australian government, music body warns

Of the dozens of countries approached to water down their laws, Australia appears to be the only one considering it, publishers’ group saysGet our new political email,

2026-10-19 00:57 UTC