Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave's Music Used to Train AI Without Consent or Payment, Publishers Say: 'Legitimising Larceny'

Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave’s music was allegedly used to train AI without consent or payment, prompting calls to protect artists’ copyright. (Credit: Kylie Minogue/Facebook)

Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave are among the Australian artists whose music has allegedly been used to train artificial intelligence without their consent or payment, according to a global music publishing organisation, which warned that technology companies are pressuring Australia to water down copyright protections.

The dispute has triggered a debate around whether governments will protect artists' rights or modify copyright laws to accommodate the AI industry's demands.