NMA Responds to Government’s AI & Copyright Update, Urging Clear Licensing Rules

Responding to the government’s Statement of Progress on AI and Copyright, NMA chief executive Owen Meredith has said:

“The overwhelming response to the AI and copyright consultation – with 95 per cent of respondents unequivocally stating that copyright works must be licensed for AI training – gives the government a clear course of action.

“The Secretary of State must now definitively rule out any new copyright exception, bringing an end to the uncertainty created by this prolonged process over the past year. This will send a clear message to AI developers that they must enter into licensing agreements with the UK’s media and creative copyright owners, unlocking investment and strengthening the market for the high-quality content that is the most valuable ingredient in producing safe, trustworthy AI models.”