Google calls for relaxing of Australia’s copyright laws so AI can mine websites for information

Tech company argues government should support artificial intelligence development while artists seek protectionsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastGoogle and other tech giants have called on the Australian government to relax copyright laws to allow artificial intelligence to mine websites for information across the internet.In a submission to the government’s review of copyright enforcement published this week, Google argued the government needs to consider whether copyright law has “the necessary flexibilities” to support the development of AI.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-19 04:40:32 UTC ]

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Why it pays to link products to places - and how African countries can do it

Africa needs to take advantage of a copyright law to protect and explore its unique local products. Continue reading at The Conversation

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Local news could disappear if Canada doesn't stand up to tech giants, Winnipeg newspaper publisher says

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IPA Commends Beijing’s Passage of a Copyright Law Amendment

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Apple suffers a loss in lawsuit against maker of iPhone emulators

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