The UK government withdraws a proposal to let AI companies train on copyrighted works unless creators opt out, after backlash from artists like Dua Lipa
The UK government has backtracked on its position on copyright and AI, stating it must take time to “get this right”.
BBC Graham Fraser
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The UK government released its progress report on AI & copyright today. The good news for creatives is that the government formally dropped its preferred option of a broad copyright exception with an opt-out. This was unworkable and hugely unpopular. It's good that they've [image…
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Fun fact: Dua Lipa's dad is an advisor to Faraday Future [embedded post]
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Britain plans to consider requiring labels on AI-generated content to protect consumers from disinformation and deepfakes, the government said