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Artificial Intelligence: Copyright

Asked by Jo PlattLabour (Co-op)Department for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 31 January 2025UIN 26072

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has conducted a market impact assessment for the options in the open consultation entitled Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, published on 17 December 2024.

Answered by Feryal Clark

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

Prior to its publication, the Government considered a range of approaches to clarify copyright law and meet its objectives for AI innovators and the creative industries. Further detail of the Government’s assessment of options can be found in the summary assessment (external link) published alongside the consultation.

The consultation closes on 25 February.

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