53 Accepted

Conclude discussions on copyrighted works for AI training and agree implementable framework.

Conclusion
The current Government, or its successor administration, should ensure that discussions regarding the use of copyrighted works to train and run AI models are concluded and an implementable approach agreed. It seems inevitable that this will involve the agreement of a financial settlement for past infringements by AI developers, the negotiation of a licensing framework to govern future uses, and in all likelihood the establishment of a new authority to operationalise the agreement. If this cannot be achieved through a voluntary approach, it should be enforced by the Government, or its successor administration, in co-operation with its international partners.
Government Response Summary
The government intends to launch a consultation soon to address uncertainty in the copyright framework for AI, aiming to promote growth in both the AI sector and creative industries, and remains committed to stakeholder engagement and international cooperation.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government Accepted
The Government recognises the Committee’s call to implement a sustainable framework in this area. We believe both in human-centred creativity and the potential of AI to unlock new creative frontiers and agree that all will benefit from greater clarity over copyright. Finding a balance between these concerns is a complex matter. The application of copyright law to AI is disputed in the UK and around the world. Addressing uncertainty about the copyright framework for AI in the UK is a priority for DSIT and DCMS Ministers. As the Committee notes, any resolution to these issues may require Government intervention. That is why the Government intends to launch a consultation soon that will aim to promote continued growth in the UK AI sector and creative industries. The Government remains committed to engaging closely with stakeholders on this issue, building on recent roundtables that were held between DSIT and DCMS Ministers with representatives from the creative industries and AI sector. As this is a global issue, international cooperation will be crucial, and the Government is committed to working closely with international partners to push progress in this area. Government response to Committee recommendation 54
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.0 yrs
Report published 28 May 2024