Canva’s AI gambit rekindles the human cost debate June 4, 2025 When Canva announced in April that it was cutting the headcount of its technical writing team, the decision surprised many in the industry. The move came just months after the Australian tech giant had strongly encouraged employees to integrate generative AI tools into their daily workflows – a push that, for some, felt like a [...]
Are ministers ignoring the AI copyright crisis? May 26, 2025 The UK government recently rejected a House of Lords-backed amendment to the data bill for the second time, intensifying a stand-off between policy makers and the creative industries over the role of copyright in AI development. At the centre of this dispute is a provision, introduced by Baroness Beeban Kidron, that would require AI firms [...]
How the UK took on Hollywood (and why Trump wants it back) May 22, 2025 With expanding film studios and its creative talent, the UK is forging a new era of Hollywood. It's no surprise Trump wants it back.
Outernet CEO: Art more than data has powered our success May 21, 2025 Tech and data are exciting for the world of art, but they mean nothing without the human touch, writes Outernet CEO Philip O'Ferrall.
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 [...]
Artists must stop fearmongering. AI is not a threat to the music industry April 16, 2025 AI is not a threat to music any more than drum machines were in the 1980s. Wealthy artists crying about AI are fearmongering, writes Robin Millar.
In Ontario, arts education is obligatory – so why is it a luxury in London? April 3, 2025 The UK depends on the creative industries, yet continuously sidelines arts education. It's time to follow Canada, says the Barbican's Devyani Saltzman.
Tech secretary pledges to not pit AI against creatives amid copyright row March 24, 2025 Tech secretary Peter Kyle has promised that the government will not be forced to choose between the UK’s creative industry and its burgeoning AI sector, as it prepares for the integration of new AI copyright regulations. “We have the third largest AI market in the world, and the second largest creative arts sector”, Kyle told [...]
Autumn Budget 2024: Labour backs UK’s tech and creative sectors October 30, 2024 The UK’s technology and creative industries received a boost in Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget on Wednesday, as the Chancellor laid out capital investment plans that she said will “drive growth across the country.” Reeves confirmed plans to “capitalise” the National Wealth Fund to back industries set for future growth, including gigafactories, ports, and green hydrogen. [...]
The creative industries are vital to British soft power May 13, 2024 Advertising, marketing, film, TV and other creative industries not only shape the culture and ethos of our city, they project Britain to the world, says Ruth Mortimer Is the UK still a creative superpower? The last year has been marked by war, economic and technological disruption. With an election on the horizon and constant talk [...]