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Senior Albanese minister clashes with Pocock over top-secret AI copyright claim
Key takeaways
- MP David Pocock told parliament the Albanese government is considering competing proposals to change how AI companies use Australian copyright material.
- Industry and Science Minister Tim Ayres accused Mr Pocock in Parliament of "reckless speculation" for airing the claim, while Mr Pocock said Mr Ayres did not deny or reject the claims.
- At the centre of the stoush was Mr Pocock's allegation that the highest level of government is confidentially considering two competing proposals to change copyright policy for AI training.
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MP David Pocock told parliament the Albanese government is considering competing proposals to change how AI companies use Australian copyright material. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
Link copied Share Share article Federal politician David Pocock has clashed with a senior Albanese government minister over a whistleblower claim that federal cabinet is considering plans to let AI companies train on Australian copyright material.
Industry and Science Minister Tim Ayres accused Mr Pocock in Parliament of "reckless speculation" for airing the claim, while Mr Pocock said Mr Ayres did not deny or reject the claims.
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