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UK’s AI plans pose ‘existential threat’ to film studios, warns Bridget Jones producer - Business Fast

Bridget Jones producer has warned that the UK’s AI plans pose an 'existential threat' to film studios, according to a statement on the impact of AI on copyright.
Sir Paul McCartney expressed concerns that AI proposals could remove incentives for writers and artists, leading to a 'loss of creativity.'
Sir Keir Starmer promised to review responses to the consultation on AI to ensure that creatives are protected before moving forward with new plans.
The letter from composer Ed Newton-Rex emphasized the importance of defending artists' work from being used without proper compensation.

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Financial Times

UK’s AI plans pose ‘existential threat’ to film studios, warns Bridget Jones producer - Business Fast

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Media myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The boss of British film studio Working Title has warned that UK government plans to weaken copyright laws to appease AI developers are an “existential threat” to the country’s creative industries. “We’ve been making films there […]

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The New European

How to kill the arts

Why does the government want to feed the UK creative sector to the AI companies?

3 days ago·Norwich, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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Starmer wants ‘creatives to thrive’ after musicians lead backlash to AI plans

Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Kate Bush are among artists who have protested about proposals around copyright and artificial intelligence.

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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BizNews.com

🔒 Paul McCartney’s AI dispute highlights the need for copyright reform: Parmy Olson

Key topics: UK artists protest AI copyright law with a silent album. Proposed law lets AI use creative work by default, sparking backlash. UK urged to push for AI transparency and fair licensing. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here. Support South Africa’s bastion of independent journalism, offeri…

3 days ago

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Bloomberg

Paul McCartney’s AI Battle Should Spark a Copyright Revolution

The UK could build a whole new licensing market if it’s willing to push tech firms harder.

3 days ago·United States

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The Independent

Starmer pledges to review AI plans in response to Paul McCartney and Elton John

Pop legends Elton John and Paul McCartney are among a host of artists warning that proposed changes to copyright law could make it impossible for creatives to earn a living

4 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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