JOINSTM joins international media organisations calling for copyright protections to be maintained in Australian AI policy
STM is one of 63 international media organisations from across publishing, media, music, photography and the wider creative industries that has signed a joint letter to the Australian Government expressing concern about reported proposals that could weaken copyright protections in the context of artificial intelligence.
The coalition letter, coordinated by the News/Media Alliance, urges senior Australian politicians to reject proposed changes to the country’s copyright laws and to maintain the principle that copyrighted works should not be used for AI training without appropriate authorisation and licensing.
The signatories represent thousands of copyright owners, creative sector organisations, and publishers across the world. The letter argues that proposals that require rights holders to opt out of AI training would undermine established copyright frameworks, reduce creators’ control over their works, and threaten their ability to negotiate for fair compensation for access to and use of their content.
The letter also highlights how these changes have implications far beyond Australia, given the global nature of digital content and AI development. The signatories warn that policies weakening copyright protections risk setting a precedent that undermines rights holders worldwide.