UK government launches consultation on AI training and copyright regulations

The U.K. government has started a consultation to regulate how tech companies use copyrighted content to train AI models. This aims to clarify intellectual property rights for both creators and AI developers. The consultation will explore exceptions to copyright law for AI training and propose measures for creators to license their content. It will also seek to improve transparency about the datasets used by AI firms. Previously, the U.K. government attempted a voluntary AI copyright code under former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The new approach reflects growing concerns over copyright infringement as AI technology evolves.