Australia proposes AI rules for data centres and rejects copyright carve-out

Labor aims to shape AI revolution with new data centre and AI copyright rulesBy chief digital political correspondent Clare ArmstrongTopic:Federal GovernmentWed 15 Jul 2026 at 3:03pmWed 15 Jul 2026 at 3:03pmWed 15 Jul 2026 at 3:03pmAnthony Albanese says AI companies will not be able to use Australian books, music, art or news to train AI "without the artist's control". (AAP: Dan Himbrechts)In short:A new set of standards for artificial intelligence will provide clear rules for data centres, forcing them to minimise water usage and underwrite or supply their own power.Anthony Albanese vows that AI companies will not be able to use Australian books, music, art or news to train AI "without the artist's control".What's next?The prime minister will seek agreement from state premiers and…

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