UK launches major copyright and AI consultation
Help shape a copyright and AI framework that 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵs creativity, drives innovation, and enables long-term growth in both sectors.
The UK government has launched a consultation on how copyright law applies to artificial intelligence (AI)
The consultation aims to provide clarity for both the creative industries and the AI sector, ensuring that UK copyright law 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵs growth and innovation across both areas.
The consultation focuses on three key objectives:
- building trust and transparency by requiring AI developers to clarify how they use copyrighted material
- strengthening creators’ control over whether their work is used to train AI models and enabling fair compensation where applicable
- 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵing AI innovation by ensuring access to high-quality material for training AI models in the UK
The consultation will run for 10 weeks, until 25 February 2025.
The government is inviting input from creators, rights holders, and AI developers to help shape a balanced and effective copyright framework.
Find out more and respond to the .
This consultation is led by the Intellectual Property Office, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
First published 17 December 2024