Kylie Minogue songs already used to train AI as tech firms ‘strong-arm’ Australian government, music body warns 19. October 2026 (02:57) Of the dozens of countries approached to water down their laws, Australia appears to be the only one considering it, publishers’ group saysGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAI has already been trained on the works of Australian artists including Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave without compensation, the peak global body for music rights has claimed, as the Australian government has been warned against giving in to “strong-arming” from tech companies seeking to weaken copyright law.The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) – which represents Sony, Warner and Universal as well as thousands of independent publishers on six continents – has warned that of the dozens of countries approached to water down copyright laws, Australia appears to be the only to consider doing so. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labor promises $30 weekly cap for Victorian public transport amid push for free travel 19. October 2026 (02:48) Premier Ben Carroll says two-year limit will be in place on 1 January if re-elected, while Greens say there should be no faresGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPublic transport fares in Victoria will be capped at $30 a week if the Labor government is re-elected next month – but commuters will need to dust off their Myki cards to benefit.The premier, Ben Carroll, on Monday said the fare cap would begin on 1 January, the day after half-price fares end. The discounted fares were introduced after a period of free public transport in response to the fuel crisis sparked by the US-Iran war. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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