Government drops AI copyright opt-out plan after industry backlash Tech The government has scrapped its preferred proposal to allow AI firms to train on copyrighted material by default, as it shifts its approach after sustained opposition from the UK’s creative sector. In a report published on Tuesday morning, ministers confirmed they are U-turning from the proposed ‘opt-out’ model, which would have allowed developers to use [...]
Iceland versus Iceland: Trademark feud put on ice Retail The decades-long trademark dispute between UK retailer Iceland and its Nordic namesake looks to be thawing as the supermarket’s boss offered discounts for shoppers in Reykjavik. Executive chair Richard Walker has signalled an end to the frosty dispute between Iceland and Iceland which was kicked off by his father, the retailer’s co-founder Malcom Walker. The [...]
Mickey Mouse puts copyright woes to bed with Disney-OpenAI deal Tech Disney’s $1bn investment in OpenAI, coupled with a three year licensing deal for over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters on Sora, constitutes a seismic shift in how Hollywood thinks about content creation and copyright. Last week’s announcement, long anticipated since CEO Bog Iger hinted at AI plans, marks the first time a [...]
Court rejects Getty Images’ core claim in historic case against AI image generator November 4, 2025 The High Court dismissed Getty Images’ core intellectual property claims against an AI image generator, but also granted it limited historic success in a landmark UK lawsuit. US giant Getty Images sued UK-based AI image generator Stability AI, alleging it unlawfully copied and processed millions of copyrighted images to train its image generation technology. The [...]
What does Netflix’s use of AI mean for TV’s future? July 18, 2025 Netflix has used generative artificial intelligence (AI) to produce visual effects in one of its original series for the first time, marking a significant moment for the streaming giant and the wider entertainment industry. The scene in question – a collapsing building featured in the upcoming Argentine science fiction drama El Eternauta – was created [...]
Artists, pop stars, musicians, lend me your ears: We can’t stop AI from using our work July 2, 2025 Banning AI from training on artists' work is like banning people from reading, writes Sir Robin Millar in today's Notebook.
Lisa Nandy: AI and cultural exports boost growth – but creators must be paid June 19, 2025 Culture secretary Lisa Nandy has claimed that AI and cultural exports will drive jobs and growth, while insisting creators must be paid in the digital age. At the India Global Forum on Wednesday, Nandy touted the UK and India’s new cultural and tech affiliations for already generating investment – from sport and film, to AI-powered [...]
Getty Images v Stability AI trial kicks off in London June 9, 2025 Getty Images closely-watched copyright lawsuit against UK-based Stability AI gets underway at High Court
Art vs AI: British Council vows to keep humans in the loop in the digital age June 4, 2025 As AI continues to reshape the creative sector, a crucial debate is unfolding around the role of human agency in this new digital landscape. The British Council is staking its claim firmly on the importance of artists not just as users of AI, but as vital shapers of its development and influence. This marks a [...]
Elton John slams government as ‘losers’ over AI copyright row May 18, 2025 Sir Elton John described the Government as “absolute losers” and said he felt “incredibly betrayed” after calls by peers to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill to include greater copyright protections against artificial intelligence (AI) were resisted. Earlier this week, the House of Lords supported an amendment designed to ensure copyright holders would have [...]