Where Are We On Copyright And AI In The UK?

The UK government has published its Report and Economic Impact Assessment on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems.

The report confirms that the UK government’s preferred option is no longer a broad exception to copyright infringement for text and data mining (TDM) with a possible “opt-out” for rights owners. Instead, the UK is adopting a “wait and see” approach. It will now allow industry-led licensing arrangements to develop, monitor global legal developments and further engage with stakeholders to explore best practices before considering any legislative changes. There will also be a further consultation this summer to explore a range of options for addressing the harm caused by deepfakes, including the possibility of a new digital replica or personality right.