The British government's consultation on regulating AI has sparked outrage among a wide array of creatives who fear that proposed laws would allow AI companies to use copyrighted material without permission. The legislation suggests a default position allowing theft of intellectual property unless content owners can opt out—a situation complicated by a lack of transparency in AI operations. Many British creators, including Elton John, express their anger, fighting against these policies to preserve their rights and income. Various amendments aimed at enhancing copyright transparency have been rejected by the government, representing a struggle for creators' rights.
The government launched a consultation into regulating AI, proposing to let AI companies use copyrighted work by default unless owners opt out, which is impractical.
Elton John stated, 'The government has no right to do this to my songs or anybody's prose,' reflecting the widespread anger among British creators.
The Lords introduced emergency transparency measures to the data bill, aiming to ensure that copyright owners retain visibility over how their work is used by AI.
Despite attempts to amend copyright protections, the government's majority led to the rejection of these measures, highlighting ongoing tensions between creators and regulators.
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