New study explores role of generative AI in using copyrighted material

New study explores role of generative AI in using copyrighted material

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) facilitates the compilation of huge volumes of data, which often include copyrighted materials. While debates about the legality of the process abound, in a recent report issued by the US Copyright Office, researchers examine to what degree allowing or restricting this practice serves the economic objectives of copyright. In short, does AI shift the balance between incentives and access, and what policies …

Data reforms move closer to becoming law amid calls to ‘protect artists’ from AI

The Government pledged to conduct an economic impact assessment of the policy options put forward in its copyright and AI consultation.

News Sector Presses On To Safeguard Primary Source Journalism

UK government praises ‘greatest innovators’ but rejects campaign calls to rein in AI misuse Collective efforts are to continue across the broad content industry – including the news sector – to ensure AI companies pay for use of copyright material. Musicians, authors, artists and journalists had anticipated the decision of the government last night to reject amendments in the House of Commons to the Data Bill. The failed vote followed a long ‘re…

UK’s Data Bill passes without creative industries’ demands for copyright and AI safeguards

The UK’s House Of Commons yesterday passed the Data Bill without any amendments addressing issues around copyright and AI, despite attempts by MPs to add a section that would force AI companies to comply with various copyright and transparency obligations. Which means there won’t be any imminent changes to UK law regarding copyright and AI, despite many people from across the creative industries arguing that urgent measures are needed to stop AI…

MPA joins the industry’s call to the government to regulate AI tech firms - Music Publishers Association

Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday (7 May), the Music Publishers Association joined industry representatives, musicians and politicians opposite the Houses of Parliament, to show a collective commitment to protecting rightsholders in terms of consent, compensation and transparency from AI tech firms. The event coincided with a Parliamentary debate which saw MPs discuss the government’s Data Use and Access Bill, which is primarily concerned with da…