UK government seeks input on new opt-out copyright model for AI training

The U.K. government is consulting on a new opt-out copyright model for AI training. This would require rights holders to actively protect their intellectual property if they do not want it used for AI training, shifting the responsibility to creators. Previously, AI companies could use copyrighted content without permission. Now, the government aims to create a framework that balances the interests of both the creative sector and AI developers, while ensuring transparency in how AI models are trained. The consultation will last for 10 weeks, ending on February 25, 2025. The government seeks input from various stakeholders to address the economic impacts of these proposals and improve the relationship between the creative and AI industries.