Australian senator warns AI policy risks artists' rights and environment

Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan publicly criticizes both his party and the Labor government's approach to AI, arguing that copyright protections for artists should not be weakened for corporate investment and that datacentre expansion must not override environmental concerns. The statement signals internal political friction in Australia over AI policy priorities, with implications for upcoming copyright and energy legislation.

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