Screen Producers Australia (SPA) notes the release of the Productivity Commission’s Interim Report - Harnessing Data and Digital Technology, which focuses on the productivity potential of AI.
SPA supports a risk-based, technology-neutral approach to AI regulation that builds on existing laws, including for Australia’s creative industries, our important Copyright laws.
“Australia’s copyright laws have served us very well for decades now. The advent of AI is not an excuse to suddenly abandon the important principles that underpin this to clear the runway for big tech companies,” said SPA CEO Matthew Deaner.
“Digital technologies are upending how audiences discover and consume information, news, music and screen content. These platforms are now increasingly acting as gatekeepers between audiences and creatives, but the benefits are not being fairly shared.
“The adoption of AI in Australia cannot be built on the back of Australian creative works without permission or payment. This means that where AI developers and platforms rely on copyrighted content to train or power services, that content must be licensed.
SPA supports proportionate, risk-based regulatory settings that enable responsible adoption of AI across administrative, production and post-production workflows.
“While we want Australia to lead in AI-enabled innovation, it must be on fair terms.
SPA will continue working with the Attorney-General’s Department and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources to ensure reforms enable responsible AI adoption without undermining Australia’s creative economy,” said Mr Deaner.