UK licensing bodies have unveiled a collective license aimed at ensuring authors receive payment when their works are utilized to train generative AI models. Spearheaded by the Copyright Licensing Agency, Publishers' Licensing Services, and the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society, this initiative addresses concerns voiced by authors regarding the exploitation of their creations. As the license is set to be released this summer, it provides an alternative to the government's proposal for a copyright exemption, which many critics argue lacks adequate protection for creators and fails to guarantee compensation.
The Copyright Licensing Agency, along with key organizations, has announced a pioneering collective license that will enable authors to receive payment for their works used in AI training.
The new licensing framework will support copyright holders in securing compensation without needing to negotiate individual agreements with AI developers, addressing concerns over unpaid usage.
ALCS CEO Barbara Hayes stated that a collective licensing solution is crucial as 81% of surveyed members expressed their desire for compensation when their works are used for AI.
The ALCS argued that the government's proposal for a copyright exemption lacks transparency and fails to properly remunerate creators, underscoring the necessity of the new license.
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