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Artificial Intelligence: Copyright

Asked by Ian ByrneLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 11 April 2025UIN 43551

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of the UK copyright framework for creatives in the context of AI-generated content.

Answered by Feryal Clark

Copying protected material in the UK infringes copyright unless it is licensed, or an exception to copyright applies.

The Government recently consulted on several topics relating to the interaction between copyright and artificial intelligence (AI).

This consultation closed on 25th February. The Government is reviewing the responses to the consultation, it will continue to engage extensively on this issue and its proposals will be set out in due course.

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