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Australia considers copyright changes to ease AI training
The Guardian AI Your photos, your words and your work: why is Labor making it easier for AI companies to take them for free? | Holly Rankin
Leaked documents reveal the Australian government is considering an "opt-out" model that would allow AI companies to train on creative works and personal photos.
Why it matters
If passed, AI companies could freely train on creators' work and personal photos unless individuals actively opt out.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026