Australian musicians condemn AI use of their works without compensation
Australian musicians, including Paul Dempsey and Bernard Fanning, voiced concerns after finding their works in AI training datasets. Dempsey stated that decades of negotiated agreements are rendered useless, while Fanning warned against AI’s dehumanization of art. The music licensing organization APRA AMCOS criticized major tech companies for evading obligations to compensate creators.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 01:09 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 01:20 UTC
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