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Australia’s AI training future is heating up as the government considers letting creators opt in or out of having their work used to train AI models, amid warnings from big tech that they may pull back investment if copyright laws stay unchanged. While Australia has long led in tech regulation and could set a global precedent, critics warn that loosening protections risks turning the nation into a free-for-all for IP, while others argue national security gains are overstated and Australia may actually hold more leverage than expected. The Copyright Agency pushes back against what they see as unreasonable demands, insisting tech needs creativity — not free content — and that companies should pay for use, just like any other user. The debate is fierce, with some even calling for a pause on AI development until rights are properly addressed.

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