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Artificial Intelligence: Copyright

Commons · Question 43551 · Tabled 2 Apr 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 11 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Ian Byrne

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of the UK copyright framework for creatives in the context of AI-generated content.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 11 Apr 2025

Copying protected material in the UK infringes copyright unless it is licensed, or an exception to copyright applies.The Government recently consulted on several topics relating to the interaction between copyright and artificial intelligence (AI).This co...