Australia may legalize AI training on books; Authors Guild and ICMP object
The Authors Guild says the Australian bill would make AI training legal on Australian territory and pre-empt lawsuits by authors. The ICMP says AI firms are trying to "strong-arm" Australia, and that Kylie Minogue's songs have already been used to train AI.
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- Australia May Legalize AI Training on Your Books. Sign a Statement Opposing It. - The Authors Guildauthorsguild.org · Oct 22, 2026
- From the authors guild: Australia May Legalize AI Training on Your Books. Sign a Statement Opposing It. - NOVEL-IN-PROGRESS - BOOKCAMP & WRITING RETREATnovelbookcamp.org · Oct 23, 2026
- ICMP says AI firms are trying to ‘strong-arm’ Australia on copyright – and that Kylie Minogue’s songs have already been used to train AI (report) - Music Business Worldwidemusicbusinessworldwide.com · Oct 20, 2026
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