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Creatives warn on copyright as AI datacentre deal looms

Published Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · Updated July 1

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  • Creators' Rights Advocacy1 source

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Creatives and an independent senator in Australia are warning against potential changes to copyright laws that could benefit large tech companies, raising concerns about the impact on creators' rights. The Albanese government, however, maintains it has no plans to weaken copyright protections concerning AI.

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  • A spokesperson for Attorney General Michelle Rowland stated that the Australian government has "repeatedly said that there are no plans to weaken copyright protections when it comes to AI."
  • Artists and an independent senator have raised concerns about the Australian government potentially weakening copyright laws to benefit large tech companies.

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  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the concerns of artists and an independent senator regarding the government's potential weakening of copyright laws to benefit large tech companies, framing it as a threat to creators' rights and an unregulated deal.

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