Industry Oct 7, 2026
Australian Copyright Law and AI Companies
In short
Annabelle Herd warned that changing Australian copyright law to accommodate the two AI companies could make the country "the Trojan horse for Big AI."
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
Annabelle Herd, CEO of ARIA, has cautioned Australian lawmakers that major AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are seeking governmental assistance to bypass copyright regulations. Herd expressed concerns that amending Australian copyright law to accommodate these AI firms could inadvertently position the country as an entry point for large AI corporations, potentially undermining existing copyright frameworks. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.