Sydney. The Australian government has announced plans to create a law that will regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and protect creative copyright.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement during a speech on the government’s policy and program, stating that the goal is to alleviate public concerns about AI and find ways to advance it in the national interest.
Proposed New Law
A proposed new law to be introduced next year will be discussed among state and territory leaders to build trust in AI and protect national security.
Albanese mentioned that Australia has led other countries in introducing safety measures for social media use among children, but noted that the challenge of regulating AI remains significant in the Australian context.
The announcement comes after American startup Anthropic was revealed to be working with Australian officials to change copyright laws to cooperate in the training of AI models.
Protection of Creative Works
Meanwhile, musicians, writers, and publishers have resisted the pressure and urged the government to protect their work.
Albanese stated that no company should be allowed to create or train AI using Australian books, music, art, or news without the creator’s control, and that such actions would be considered copyright infringement.
According to government statistics, investment in data centers has made the largest contribution to the country’s economic growth in the first three months of the year.
Albanese stated that the government has not yet seen the impact of AI on Australia’s job market.
The government will also be establishing a dedicated office to review its policies and advance its response to AI.
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