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What AI Can't Steal from Artists

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Date Published
18 July 2024
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Australian
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18 July 2026, 04:01 pm

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Bachelor Girl's debut album is getting a new life, with Tania Doko teaming up with some of Australia's biggest artists to reimagine the songs that defined a generation.

Summary

This discussion examines the impact of generative AI on the Australian music industry, specifically focusing on the intersection of copyright law and artistic imitation. It highlights concerns from prominent local musicians regarding the speed and accuracy with which frontier AI can replicate human creativity and vocal profiles. The segment advocates for stronger copyright protections and governance frameworks within Australia to mitigate the economic and creative risks posed by rogue AI-generated content. While primarily focused on creative industries, it addresses the broader regulatory challenge of managing AI capabilities that can erode human professional value.

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Bachelor Girl's debut album is getting a new life, with Tania Doko teaming up with some of Australia's biggest artists to reimagine the songs that defined a generation. But as musicians celebrate collaboration and creativity, a new challenge is emerging. Artificial intelligence can imitate an artist's sound in seconds. Tania joins us to reflect on 25 years of Permission to Shine, revisiting the album with artists including Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy and Darren Hayes. Then, award-winning tech journalist Leigh Stark explains how AI music works, why artists are worried, and what new copyright protections could mean for Australia's creative industries. It's a conversation about why human creativity still matters, and why real artists believe it's worth protecting.CreditsLibbi Gorr, PresenterImage DetailsBachelor Girl - Tania Doko and James Roche - January 2023 (Mattias Lindblom)Program:More from NightlifeMusic Industry