Wednesday, 14 May, 2025

UK Artists Demand AI Transparency: McCartney, Dua Lipa Urge Copyright Protections

Over 400 UK creatives, including Paul McCartney, Dua Lipa, and Elton John, have signed an open letter urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to support an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill. The amendment, proposed by Baroness Beeban Kidron, mandates AI companies to disclose copyrighted materials used in training their models. While the House of Lords approved the amendment, it faces opposition in the House of Commons, with the government proposing alternative legislation.