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British government under fire from hundreds of artists including Dua Lipa and Paul McCartney over AI copyright exception


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, May 13th 2025 at 6:40 GMT by   Print publication without navigation

  • Under the proposed law, companies developing AI models would not need permission from creatives to access certain content
  • a plan that has provoked a fierce backlash in the cultural sector.

The British government is facing criticism from artists like Dua Lipa, Paul McCartney, and the creators of Harry Potter over a proposed AI copyright exception that would allow text and data mining for any purpose, including commercial use, without the need for a copyright license. This move, intended to boost the UK's AI industry, has sparked concerns among creatives who fear it will lead to widespread copyright infringement and diminish their control over their work. The artists argue that the exception undermines the value of their intellectual property and could set a dangerous precedent for the global creative industry. In response, the government has stated that it is committed to protecting copyright while fostering innovation, and is currently reviewing feedback from the public consultation on the proposed changes.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/europe/2025/05/13/british-government-under-fire-artists-dua-lipa-paul-mccartney-harry-potter-ai-copyright-exception/ ]