Solving AI and copyright issue will not be kicked into long grass', says Nandy

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"Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the challenge of addressing AI and copyright would not be kicked into the long grass as she admitted Government shortcomings in trying to legislate. Ms Nandy said minsters had failed to ensure the debate did not become a binary choice between supporting the AI sector or creative industries. The Data (Use And Access) Act passed earlier this year focused on changes to data protection laws in a bid to promote innovation and economic growth."

"But the legislation was embroiled in controversy amid concerns that the work of creatives would not be protected as the AI sector grew. The Bill was amended by peers in a bid to stop copyrighted work being used to train AI models without permission or remuneration. The Government is now consulting with representatives of both sectors in a bid to agree a solution which supports AI innovation while protecting creative industries."

The Independent covers developing stories across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, sending reporters to the ground to speak to both sides. The outlet keeps reporting free of paywalls and seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism and investigations. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy admitted Government shortcomings in legislating AI and copyright and said ministers failed to avoid a binary choice between supporting the AI sector or creative industries. The Data (Use And Access) Act aimed to promote innovation but sparked controversy over creators' protections. Peers amended the Bill to prevent use of copyrighted work to train AI without permission or remuneration. The Government is consulting both sectors to find a balanced solution.

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