Australia’s AI copyright fight now has a datacentre price tag

Australia is debating a proposed exemption allowing AI companies to train models on copyrighted Australian creative works without breaching law, a move that has split the ruling Labor party and drawn protests from creators. The controversy includes reports of AI firms offering billions in datacentre investments in exchange for such rights, with government officials divided between attracting AI industry investment and protecting creators' interests. Prime Minister Albanese is expected to address