Australia to Draft Laws for AI Regulation and Copyright Protection

Sydney. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia is preparing to make necessary laws to guide the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and protect creative copyright.

In his speech regarding the government's policy and program, Albanese said that AI can be advanced towards national interest by reducing public concerns about it.

It has been informed that discussions will be held among Australian state and territory leaders to discuss the proposed new law to be presented next year to build trust in AI and protect national security.

Mentioning that Australia has led other countries in banning the use of social media for children, he stated that the challenge of regulating AI in the Australian context is even greater.

Albanese's announcement came after it emerged this week that US startup Anthropic has coordinated with Australian authorities to change copyright laws to assist in the training of AI models.

Meanwhile, musicians, writers, and publishers have urged the government to resist such pressure and protect their work.

He stated that it is illegal for any company to use Australian books, music, art, or news to create or train AI without the artist's control.

According to government data, investment in data centers was the largest contributor to the country's economic growth in the three months to March.

Albanese said the government has not yet seen the impact of AI on Australia's job market.

He said the government will advance its response to AI, including a dedicated office to oversee its department's policy.