The Australian music industry is taking a stance against AI technologies. Image credits: Instagram
Australian music industry organizations have condemned the unauthorized use of their creations to train large AI models. Members drafted a letter to the government, requesting that their copyrights be preserved and stronger protections against unauthorized use.
The move comes as a source of concern after reports emerged of Australian musicians’ works being used without their consent. Here’s a closer look at the Australian music industry’s consistent stance to protect their rights against AI technologies.
The Australian music industry writes a letter to the government
Submitting an open letter urging government officials, Australian musicians, local artists and organizations have teamed up to ensure creators are protected under the law.
The coalition includes APRA AMCOS, ARIA, AMPAL, the Copyright Agency, the Australian Music Centre, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office, the Australian Publishers Association, Screenrights, Screen Producers Australia, AIR, and others, according to Variety Australia.
Previously, The Atlantic reported that the works of millions of local artists from Australia and New Zealand were being unreasonably used to train AI models without the knowledge, consent or payment of songwriters, composers and publishers.
The work was included in the “four giant song datasets,” raising concerns about copyright infringement, accountability, and safety. Local artists whose works have been part of the equation include Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, Sia, Crowded House, Split Enz, INXS, Kylie Minogue, Ché Fu, Lorde, Christine Anu, Nick Cave, Tame Impala, Yothu Yindi, Six60, Marlon Williams, Dan Sultan, and more, according to the aforementioned outlet.
About Calling UK Musicians
Before Australia, the UK music industry shared similar concerns about copyright and AI technologies. In 2025, 400 artists, including Elton John, Dua Lipa, and Sir
Paul McCartney
He wrote a letter addressed to Sir Keir Starmer. Speaking about the UK’s position as a creative powerhouse, the artists stated that failing to protect their rights would be tantamount to giving away their work to technology companies.
