Australia news live: shadow arts minister Angie Bell, a former musician, says AI giants must pay for content

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Australia's Shadow Arts Minister Angie Bell has called for AI giants to pay for content created by artists. Bell, a former musician, made the statement at a royal commission into antisemitism. The commission heard that X Corp, formerly Twitter, responded to a survey by saying it would not take steps to prevent harmful content for Australians under 18. This response was described as "disappointing" by a department official. The issue of digital platforms' responsibility for content is a key concern in Australia, with a digital duty of care being considered. Bell's comments highlight the need for greater accountability from tech companies.