OpenAI is challenging the UK government's proposed changes to copyright law that would allow AI companies to use public content for training without permission from rights holders unless they opt out. OpenAI argues that a broad exemption for text and data mining is essential for the UK's AI growth, claiming that such an exception could address rights holders' concerns while also creating new opportunities. This stance is supported by other AI firms who warn against strict regulations that could hinder innovation in the UK and EU.
In the EU, the lack of clear and scalable technical standards has created uncertainty about what opt-out methods are workable and valid, causing uncertainty for both AI companies and rightsholders.
OpenAI emphasized that a broad text and data mining exception could address specific rights holder concerns and create new opportunities for them.
The UK has a rare opportunity to cement itself as the AI capital of Europe by making choices that avoid policy uncertainty, foster innovation, and drive economic growth.
Regulators should avoid heavy-handed blanket requirements such as authors always giving permissions in advance, as it would only make AI companies turn away from the UK and the EU.
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