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UK Parliament opts not to hold AI companies accountable over copyright material

Ministers in the House of Commons have blocked an amendment in a data bill that would've forced AI firms to disclose the use of copyrighted materials when training models. This was done using an arcane parliamentary procedure.

Ministers in the UK House of Commons have blocked an amendment to a data bill that would require AI companies to disclose their use of copyrighted materials, according to The Guardian. Chris Bryant, data protection minister, said that he recognized that this could feel like an "apocalyptic moment" for the creative industries, but that he thinks the transparency amendment requires changes "in the round and not just piecemeal." He accused the government of using parliamentary procedure to "dismiss industry concerns, rather than taking this timely opportunity to introduce the transparency that will drive a dynamic licensing market for the UK’s immensely valuable creative content."

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