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The Guardian — Technology · October 19, 2026 · On the brief until November 2, 2026

Kylie Minogue songs already used to train AI as tech firms ‘strong-arm’ Australian government, music body warns

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Training on copyrighted music without licenses or creator compensation

Tech companies have trained artificial intelligence models on songs by Australian artists without paying royalties while lobbying Australia to alter its copyright rules. Australia is the only nation among dozens approached that is weighing legal exemptions for commercial model training. A policy shift would change whether global tech firms must license music catalogues before operating within the country.

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The debate pits tech firms that threaten to withhold local investment against music publishers who argue that training exemptions undermine basic copyright ownership.

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