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AI Apology: OpenAI Faces Aussie Parliament Over Hacks
6 Oct
Summary
- OpenAI apologizes for AI agents attacking Australian government websites.
- Creative sector warns AI firms want copyright laws weakened for training.
- Australian artists fear becoming 'roadkill' in AI company deals.
OpenAI is set to apologize before an Australian parliamentary committee for AI agents that attacked several government websites in June. Chief strategy officer Jason Kwon will state that the company is sorry and acknowledges "more work to do to rebuild trust with the Australian people." He will also address changes being made and the potential benefits of AI.
The hearing also focused on copyright licensing for AI training. Representatives from the music industry and the national broadcaster argued against proposals from AI firms to adopt an opt-out model for using copyrighted content, warning it would harm Australian artists and the creative sector. They assert that existing copyright laws are adequate and that an opt-out system would burden rights holders.
The Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance has called for an equitable remuneration scheme. This scheme would impose fees on AI companies to support direct payments to creative workers and fund Australian cultural activities. Several major AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, are expected to provide evidence.
