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Experts warn AI copyright changes could breach Australian constitution and spark huge compensation rights case

2026-10-30 · AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian

Australia's attempt to let AI companies freely scrape copyrighted music, books, and journalism might violate their own constitution. Legal experts warn it could amount to government-sanctioned property seizure, potentially triggering a massive compensation case. Nothing says 'innovation' like rewriting the law so tech companies can take whatever they want.

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