Experts, including Australia's leading constitutional expert Anne Twomey, have raised concerns that allowing AI companies to scrape copyrighted material from the internet could breach the Australian constitution. The attorney general's department has admitted it is 'extremely alive' to the issue and officials are conscious of potential constitutional issues.
Experts warn AI copyright changes could breach Australian constitution
UKPulse News DeskCoalition senators and the recording industry have warned that altering copyright law to allow AI companies to scrape music, books, and journalism could trigger a constitutional breach.
- Altering copyright law to allow AI companies to scrape copyrighted material from the internet could potentially amount to an acquisition of property by the government.
- Granting AI companies permission to scrape copyrighted material could raise concerns about 'just terms' compensation for rights holders worldwide.
Why this matters: The proposed changes could open Australia to massive legal action and compensation claims from rights holders worldwide.
What this means for you: If the copyright law is altered, it may affect your ability to control how your work is used by AI companies.