British celebrities beat AI companies lobbying to get free use of their work. They have a warning for Australia

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British celebrities have successfully opposed AI companies lobbying for free use of their creative works, warning Australia of the implications. The fight highlights the importance of protecting copyright in the creative industries.

‘People care about the songs, books and pictures that influence the critical moments in their lives,’ says the architect of the fightback in the UK Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast If you want to state the case against copyright reform in Australia, get Kylie Minogue’s phone number. If there is one lesson to be learned from a similar battle in the UK, high-profile members of the creative industries make a difference. They get your argument on the front of newspapers, in the news bulletins and on social media. Continue reading...