UK’s creative industries face jeopardy from AI-related copyright law relaxation, a House of Lords committee warned. The report indicates potential negative impacts from allowing US firms to benefit while British creators suffer losses.

Peers noted the importance of not undermining the UK’s thriving creative sector, worth £124 billion, in favor of uncertain AI advancements. Baroness Barbara Keeley cautioned against changes that exploit copyrighted works for AI training without due credits or remuneration, leaving creators at a disadvantage.

The committee emphasized that existing copyright protections are crucial and warned against adopting commercial text and data mining exceptions that favor AI developers over local rightsholders.

Recent governmental consultations suggest a lean towards exceptions, but the creative community’s backlash has prompted delays in decision-making. A collective of UK media figures previously sought legislative amendments to safeguard transparency in AI content usage, asserting support from industry leaders like Paul McCartney and Elton John.