Global Music Industry Blasts Australian Government's AI Copyright Policy as 'Legitimizing Larceny'

The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP), representing 90% of the world's commercial music, has strongly criticized the Australian government's proposed artificial intelligence copyright policy. The ICMP, which includes major labels like Sony, Universal, and Warner Chappell, argues that the draft legislation would 'legitimise larceny' by allowing AI companies to use copyrighted material without proper licensing, setting up a major conflict ahead of new laws in 2027.