Australia Proposes AI Copyright Regulation Law

The Australian government is moving towards regulating AI tools, with an inquiry suggesting that AI software from major companies like Meta and OpenAI should be classified as 'high-risk' and subject to transparency rules to protect copyright holders. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Peter Welch has introduced the TRAIN Act, which would allow creators to investigate if their works were used in AI training, requiring developers to disclose their training materials. This comes in response to rising concerns over unauthorized use of copyrighted works, highlighted by lawsuits from major media outlets against AI companies for copyright infringement. A recent legal ruling favored The Intercept in a DMCA lawsuit, paving the way for more claims against AI firms. Critics argue that the proprietary nature of AI models complicates the issue of copyright infringement, as seen in a case where two news outlets were unable to prove their claims against OpenAI. These developments underscore the urgent need for clearer regulations regarding the intersection of AI and copyright.