Weakening copyright to benefit AI would betray Australian Labor party's ethos

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Labor MP Ed Husic opposes weakening copyright laws for AI companies, arguing it contradicts Labor's principle of 'a fair day's pay for a fair day's work' and warns against self-regulation by big tech firms.
The Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance calls for stricter copyright rules to prevent AI from using creative works without compensation, as Prime Minister Albanese prepares a speech on AI policy without expected copyright reform details.
Treasury documents reveal concerns from AI company Anthropic about copyright rules hindering datacentre development, while Husic and others stress the need for government intervention and equitable remuneration for creators.

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