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Experts warn AI copyright changes in Australia could breach constitution and trigger compensation claims

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Coalition senators and the recording industry warn that proposed copyright changes allowing AI firms to scrape music, books and journalism could breach the Australian constitution. Constitutional expert Anne Twomey says it could potentially amount to an acquisition of property by the government, depending on how the legislation is drafted, opening the door to compensation claims from rights holders.

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  1. Fri 30 OctoberExperts warn AI copyright changes could breach Australian constitution and spark huge compensation rights caseThe Guardian Technology

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