Australian Government Proposes AI Training Without Creator Compensation
· Technology · ABC News (AU), The Guardian
The Australian government is considering a copyright reform plan that would allow AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic to train models on online content without paying creators. Under this proposal, AI training would be opt-out by default, meaning creators must actively take steps to exclude their work. The plan was revealed in confidential consultation documents titled "AI on Australian Terms" seen by the ABC. While the government aims to attract major AI investments, it faces internal pressure to balance these goals with the rights of content owners. The attorney-general's office has not yet provided a formal response to the proposal.
Why it matters
This policy change would significantly impact Australian content creators and rights holders by shifting the burden of protecting intellectual property to them, potentially affecting the financial viability of creative work in the AI era.
Read the original report — ABC News (AU)
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