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Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: Publishing

Asked by Satvir KaurLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 21 January 2025UIN 23662

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of an opt-out for AI and copyright on smaller and medium-sized publishing businesses.

Answered by Feryal Clark

The Government published a consultation on Copyright and AI in December 2024.

One of the proposals in the consultation is for a rights-reservation, or “opt-out”, approach to the use of copyright material for AI training. The government wants to ensure that any measures are practical and effective for businesses of all sizes.

Information and evidence is welcomed from all sizes of business, to help shape the Government’s thinking.

The consultation closes on 25 February.

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