UK launches major copyright and AI consultation

The UK government has launched a consultation on how copyright law applies to artificial intelligence (AI)

The consultation aims to provide clarity for both the creative industries and the AI sector, ensuring that UK copyright law supports growth and innovation across both areas.

The consultation focuses on three key objectives:

• building trust and transparency by requiring AI developers to clarify how they use copyrighted material
• strengthening creators’ control over whether their work is used to train AI models and enabling fair compensation where applicable
• supporting AI innovation by ensuring access to high-quality material for training AI models in the UK

The government is inviting input from creators, rights holders, and AI developers to help shape a balanced and effective copyright framework.

Find out more and respond to the copyright and AI consultation.

This consultation is led by the Intellectual Property Office, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

First published 17 December 2024