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Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: Competition

Asked by Satvir KaurLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 21 January 2025UIN 23664

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of an opt-out for AI and copyright on digital competition.

Answered by Feryal Clark

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

This consultation seeks views on a number of issues relating to copyright and AI, including on how to give rights holders of creative works greater control over use of their material.

Information and evidence on the impact of a rights-reservation (or “opt-out”), including the impact on digital competition, is welcomed to help shape Government’s thinking.

The consultation closes on 25 February.

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