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British celebrities beat AI companies lobbying to get free use of their work. They have a warning for Australia

UK · 2026-09-27

Key takeaway

UK government backtracks on plan to let AI firms use copyrighted works without permission after celebrity campaign.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerUK government abandons plan to allow AI firms to use copyrighted works without permission, maintaining the requirement for rights-holder consent.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onAI developers must negotiate licenses for training data, raising their data acquisition and compliance costs.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youRights holders in creative industries gain bargaining power and retain potential licensing revenue streams, supporting SME income.

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Source: theguardian.com

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