UK government prepares to address AI copyright issues in new action plan

The UK government is preparing to address copyright issues related to AI in its upcoming Artificial Intelligence Opportunities Action Plan. This plan may propose changes to the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to clarify the use of copyrighted works for AI training. Currently, UK copyright law restricts the use of protected works for AI training, unlike the EU and US, where such use is more flexible. Ongoing legal cases, including Getty v Stability AI, highlight the challenges of enforcing these restrictions in the AI context. Major media companies are proactively entering licensing agreements with AI firms to secure compensation for their content. These developments signal a potential shift in the UK’s approach to copyright and AI, as stakeholders await clearer regulations.