Music Icons Rally for AI Copyright Reform to Protect Creators' Rights
Summary
Over 400 music icons including Elton John, Dua Lipa, and Coldplay rallied for UK copyright reform to protect creators' rights, urging transparency and licensing regimes for AI developers using copyrighted material, arguing creative copyright is vital for the industry.
Key Points
- Elton John, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and over 400 other artists signed a letter urging the UK government to update copyright laws to protect creators in the age of AI
- The letter supports the Data (Use and Access) Bill, which would require AI developers to be transparent with copyright owners about using their material
- The artists argue that creative copyright is the 'lifeblood' of the creative industries and the government should protect creators and allow for licensing regimes with AI developers