Copyright isn’t dead in the age of AI, it’s key to growing UK creative industries Opinion Copyright is not a brake on innovation. It is the market mechanism that turns British creativity into investment and the route to responsible AI, says Ed Vaizey The creative industries are not a side hustle for the British economy. They are a serious growth engine. The UK’s music industry alone generates around £8bn in GVA [...]
Vodafone’s merger with Three would help build the 5G network Britain needs ed vaizey Britain's connectivity issues are at risk of undermining the strength of our tech sector, writes Ed Vaizey.
Don’t believe the hype: streaming doesn’t sell artists down the river Don't believe the hype: Streaming doesn't sell artists down the river Last October, the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Committee launched an inquiry into the impact of music streaming on artists and the industry, after calls from campaigners to shake up how streaming royalties work. While I appreciate the concerns of many artists, I should say that I am a big fan of streaming, for many [...]
Ed Vaizey: Why we must not underestimate the importance of digital skills December 8, 2014 Coding is often thought of as a niche activity – the preserve of a few individuals working in advanced IT professions. In reality, it is something anyone can learn and is a vital tool in the technological revolution that has transformed the way we all live and work – from how we spend our leisure [...]
