Artificial Intelligence: Copyright
Lords · Question HL14495 · Tabled 10 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Kidron
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the of legal action against AI companies in the US relating to copyright when issuing government contracts to, or agreeing memorandums of understanding with, AI companies.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra, 27 Feb 2026
The Government keeps relevant global legal and regulatory developments, including live litigation in the US, under review as we develop our approach to copyright and AI. When issuing government contracts or agreeing to memorandums of understanding with AI...