Australian AI startups committed to paying Australians for their content

October 3, 2025

Australian AI startups are publicly committing to paying Australians for the use of their content for AI development.

They include Sovereign Australia AI and Maincode (whose CEO gave evidence at this week’s Senate inquiry on implications of AI for Australian culture).

Copyright Agency has met with representatives of each company to better understand their plans, and potential opportunities for its members.

We will keep members informed, but in the meantime please contact our Member Services team if you would like any further information.