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Australia Delays AI Copyright Changes, Preserves Cultural Protection

12/19/2025

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The Productivity Commission of Australia retracted a proposal to mine copyrighted material for AI training.
It instead recommended a three-year wait before reviewing copyright settings.
Australian Recording Industry Association praised the decision, saying the current system protects culture.
The report is part of five inquiries led by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and includes 47 recommendations.
Chalmers said the government may not adopt all recommendations.

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The Productivity Commission of Australia retracted a proposal to mine copyrighted material for AI training.
It instead recommended a three-year wait before reviewing copyright settings.
Australian Recording Industry Association praised the decision, saying the current system protects culture.
The report is part of five inquiries led by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and includes 47 recommendations.
Chalmers said the government may not adopt all recommendations.