David Pocock urges Albanese to stop tech companies training AI models using Australian content
Australian Senator David Pocock is pressuring the Albanese government to restrict tech companies from using Australian content to train AI models. The government is currently debating copyright reforms and potential licensing deals for AI development.
Why it matters
This reflects a global tension between protecting intellectual property rights and fostering the rapid development of generative AI.
Senator David Pocock grilled the government in question time about AI proprietors and possible new rules for Australian-made content. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP View image in fullscreen Senator David Pocock grilled the government in question time about AI proprietors and possible new rules for Australian-made content. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Australian politics David Pocock urges Albanese to stop tech companies training AI models using Australian content Independent senator says Anthony Albanese is preparing to announce an AI copyright plan in July
The article presents the senator's challenge alongside the government's internal policy deliberations.
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