UK Forms Expert Groups to Address AI and Copyright Challenges
The UK government is establishing expert working groups made up of representatives from the creative industries and the AI sector. These groups are tasked with finding practical solutions to the challenges that AI poses to copyright laws, as part of the UK’s Plan for Change.
A government consultation launched in December 2024 on the legal framework for copyright received 11,500 responses. This reflects significant public and industry interest in balancing the needs of creative professionals with the growth of AI technologies. The collaboration aims to ensure both sectors can thrive while safeguarding the interests of the British public.
Industry Engagement Drives Progress
Ministers have worked closely with key players from both the AI and creative sectors throughout the consultation. The newly formed expert groups will continue this collaboration through a series of meetings in London. These meetings include representatives from:
- News Media Association
- Alliance for IP
- Sony Music Entertainment
- Publishers Association
- The Guardian
- Open AI
- Amazon
- Meta
This diverse representation ensures that solutions will consider the perspectives of content creators, rights holders, and AI developers alike.
Focusing on Impacts and Opportunities
The initial discussions will explore the impacts and opportunities presented by AI in relation to copyright. The goal is to find common ground that supports innovation while protecting creative work. Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, emphasised the need for legal clarity to support both creatives and AI developers in the digital era.
He stated, “The work we’ll be taking forward in the coming months will ensure we can work in partnership to deliver a fresh start for creatives and AI developers alike.”
Supporting the Creative Economy within the Industrial Strategy
Both the creative industries and AI are vital to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy. The consultation also tackled how rights holders can better understand the use of their work by AI developers, including transparency around data sourcing.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy highlighted the importance of the creative sector: “Our world-class creative industries create jobs and drive growth across the country. We are committed to a copyright regime that values and protects human creativity, is trustworthy, and unlocks new opportunities for innovation.”
Improving access to high-quality data for AI developers was another key point, as it enables innovation and growth within the AI sector.
For creatives interested in understanding how AI tools can be used ethically and effectively in their work, exploring targeted training can be valuable. Resources such as Complete AI Training’s latest AI courses offer practical guidance tailored for creative professionals.
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