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ICMP warns Australia against weakening copyright laws under tech pressure
The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) says AI has been trained on works by Australian artists Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave without compensation. It warns against tech companies’ pressure to weaken copyright laws, saying Australia appears to be the only country considering such changes among dozens approached. The group represents thousands of independent publishers.
What to know
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ICMP represents Sony, Warner and Universal, alongside thousands of independent publishers across six continents.
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The group says Australia appears to be the only country considering weaker copyright laws among dozens approached by technology companies.
Why it matters
ICMP’s warning focuses on compensation for music used in AI training and copyright changes sought by technology companies.
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