07 February 2025
There is an urgent need for clarity regarding the UK’s laws on the use of copyrighted material protection by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, writes Emma Kennaugh-Gallacher, senior professional support lawyer at Mewburn Ellis, in this week’s NLJ.
The issue is particularly pertinent with regard to the use of material when training AI tech. Kennaugh-Gallacher looks at regulatory efforts to date as well as some potentially interesting upcoming caselaw.
She writes: ‘On one hand, the creative industries are keen to hold out for consent and transparency… On the other hand, the practical implications of implementing transparency and consent obligations in respect of the use of online data and copyright works in analysis and AI training are significant, and there are few realistic solutions that do not pose an onerous burden on developers.’RELATED ARTICLES
