The article emphasizes the crucial role of copyright in supporting the creative industry, which enables artists to thrive and contribute to the economy. It warns against proposed changes in UK copyright law that would allow AI companies to use creative work without consent, potentially leading to detrimental effects on the creative economy. The authors argue that this shift would undermine the foundation that supports artistic livelihoods, ultimately resulting in a cultural and economic crisis. The consultation period for these changes is ending, making the urgency of this issue even more pertinent.
Copyright is the foundation that protects this, and all creative work: from music, theatre and literature to film and art. Copyright ensures creators retain control and are fairly compensated.
The government's proposed opt-out system... is a sham. It is technically impossible for artists to opt out.
If left unregulated, it will not just be a creative crisis, but an economic failure in the making.
The government claims weakening copyright law will attract AI investment, and that it
AI can replicate patterns, but it does not create.
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