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Supporting ‘Human Artistry’: Wholly AI-Generated Recordings Disqualified From ARIA Charts In Australia
The Australian Recording Industry Association has amended its chart eligibility guidelines to exclude songs predominantly created by generative AI, sparking debate about the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright law. This decision mirrors broader legal challenges facing courts and regulators worldwide as they grapple with determining when AI-generated or AI-assisted works deserve copyright protection and recognition.
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K&L Gates LLP
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How Can You Retain Intellectual Property When A Client Will Not Pay?
A service provider who has not assigned their intellectual property still owns it, regardless of what the invoice says. Under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), the creator owns copyright by default, and ownership moves only by written assignment. Paying a designer or developer does not transfer ownership on its own. That default gives service providers real leverage where a client refuses to pay. Retention and suspension clauses turn the default into a contractual right to withhold deliverables.
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LegalVision
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Alright, Alright, Our Rights? Generative AI And Celebrity Voices
It has been reported that actors Matthew McConaughey and Sir Michael Caine have each signed a deal with AI audio company, ElevenLabs, allowing for the creation of AI-generated versions of their voices. These agreements follow on from a recent trend in Hollywood for celebrity partnerships with AI-generative tech companies, which now includes the likes of Dame Judi Dench and Kristen Bell who both partnered with Meta in 2024 for the use of their voices.
Australia Technology
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Mills Oakley
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