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ICMP Warns AI Firms Strong-Arm Australia on Copyright
ICMP says AI companies are using Australian music to train models without payment.
In brief
ICMP says AI companies are using Australian music to train models without payment. ICMP claims AI firms trained on Australian artists' songs including Kylie Minogue without rights payment. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
ICMP Accuses AI Firms
The International Confederation of Music Publishers says AI companies are trying to 'strong-arm' Australia's government into loosening copyright rules.
“They’re trying to strong-arm Australian policymakers into 'if you don’t do this, we won’t invest'”
AI Trained on Australian Music
ICMP claims AI models have already been trained on songs by Australian artists including Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave without payment to rightsholders.
“Google’s Gemini could produce lyrics to songs by Australian artists including Kylie Minogue”
Australia's Unique Position
Of 62 countries considering copyright changes, Australia is the only one actively reviewing AI industry demands.
“There isn’t a single country among the other 61 which has introduced a new text and data mining exception for commercial purposes”
ICMP's Membership
ICMP includes Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, and independent publishers across six continents.
“ICMP’s membership spans Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, and Warner Chappell Music”
Global Industry Reaction
Global music and creative industries are appalled by proposed copyright changes that would interfere with Australian business practices.
“It’s fair to say the global music industry, as well as all creative industries worldwide we work with, are appalled by the idea”
AI Training Dataset Evidence
LAION-DISCO-12M dataset links to over 12 million YouTube songs including tracks by Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave.
“The dataset links to more than 12 million songs on YouTube, including tracks by Minogue, Cave, and Hilltop Hoods”
APRA AMCOS Statement
Australian collecting society APRA AMCOS named Minogue, Cave, Midnight Oil, Sia, and Hilltop Hoods in datasets used by AI companies.
“APRA AMCOS accused tech companies of lobbying to trade investment for immunity”
AI Companies' Argument
AI firms claim Australia's copyright rules prevent their models from training on Australian content.
“AI companies have argued that Australia’s copyright rules mean their models are not trained on Australian content”
Government Consultation
Australia's government proposed two options for AI training: opt-out system with payment or minimum deals with rightsholders.
“Under the first, AI firms could train on online material that hadn’t been opted out as long as they paid into a central body”
Prime Minister's Stance
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated no company should use Australian music without artist control and payment.
“No company should use Australian books, music, art or news to build or train AI without the artist’s control”
Committee Report Deadline
Australia's Joint Select Committee on AI must deliver copyright report by November 30.
“The Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence is due to deliver its report by November 30”
The one thing
ICMP claims AI firms trained on Australian artists' songs including Kylie Minogue without rights payment.
