The use of AI in Australia’s arts industry has sparked major debate. With some artists and musicians concerned their work could be used to train AI music creation platforms without compensation. This comes as reports reveal AI is capable of generating seven million tracks daily.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke broadly on AI use yesterday, acknowledging that Australian companies should not use art, music, books or news for AI training.
But calls for a stronger stance on copyright laws have increased, urging the Government to boost mechanisms against AI misuse.
Image: Source – Pexel – Tara Winstead
Produced By: Sam Georgiou
Featured In Story: Dr Louise Buckingham – CEO of arts law centre of Australia , Issac Hayward – Local artist and member of Opulence , and Tuakana Wharerau – Local artist and member of Blinder and No Way Foward
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 16 July 2026