Archive · 13 Jan 2026
UK Seeks Reset on AI Copyright Laws
The UK government is rethinking its plans to change copyright laws to make them work better with artificial intelligence.
They initially thought about letting AI companies use any material they could find, but creators would have to say if they didn't want their work used.
Now, they realize this wasn't the right approach.
The ministers say they want to make sure creators are fairly paid and have control over their work.
They are going to take more time to talk with different parts of the creative industries to find a better solution.
The government will share their new ideas in March.
UK government seeks to reset plans for AI copyright laws.
Initial opt-out system for AI training on copyrighted material was widely rejected.
Review due in March 2024 to address creative industry concerns.
Key concerns include fair reward for work and control over art.
Government to take a more nuanced approach, working with different creative industries.
- Who
- British technology minister Liz Kendall and culture minister Lisa Nandy
- What
- A reset on plans to overhaul copyright rules for AI
- When
- Review due in March 2024
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To protect creators and unlock AI's economic potential
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Ministers Involved
- Liz Kendall, Lisa Nandy
- Initial Proposal
- Opt-out system for AI training on copyrighted material
- Current Status
- Review due in March 2024
- Key Concerns
- Reward for work, control of art