The UK government is facing pushback from creatives and legislators regarding new copyright proposals that would allow AI firms to use copyright-protected material without permission. Notable artists have raised concerns, leading to amendments aimed at protecting these rights. The government intends to appease critics by pledging an economic impact assessment, potentially addressing the transparency and use of data by AI developers. However, challenges remain as the bill has faced back-and-forth in Parliament, causing delays in its passage.
Beeban Kidron, a cross-bench peer, remarked that the department for science, innovation and technology is seemingly prioritizing US tech lobby interests over UK copyright protections.
Influential figures like Sir Paul McCartney and Kate Bush express strong opposition to the government's proposals, asserting that allowing AI companies to use copyrighted work without permission undermines artists’ rights.
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