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The Front
The Australian
The Pauline Effect: What’s behind Albo’s AI crackdown?
15 minutes Posted Jul 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
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Australian musicians, artists, writers and workers will all be safe from theft and exploitation from Big AI - that’s Anthony Albanese’s bold promise for world-leading laws as he battles a populist surge and deep community fear about AI. But can Labor really resist Silicon Valley’s billions? 

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

 

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