Experts warn AI copyright changes could breach Australian constitution and spark huge compensation rights case
Coalition senators and the recording industry suggest that allowing AI companies to scrape copyrighted works could be viewed as a government acquisition of property. Constitutional expert Anne Twomey notes that depending on the legislative drafting, this could lead to significant compensation claims from global rights holders. The attorney general's department has acknowledged the complexity of the issue.
Key points
- Proposed AI copyright changes may breach the Australian constitution
- Concerns center on the government facilitating the acquisition of private property
- Potential for massive compensation claims from rights holders
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