In a recently published report, by the Commons Culture, Media, and Sports Committee, MPs highlighted the financial difficulties faced by musicians, actors, writers, and other creatives due to the rise of AI, streaming platforms, and shortcomings in existing copyright laws.
The report sheds light on the contentious issue of AI developers using copyrighted works to train their systems without proper consent or compensation for the creators. MPs expressed disappointment that a government working group failed to reach an agreement between the creative industries and AI developers on this matter.
"We call on the government to ensure that creators have proper mechanisms to enforce their consent and receive fair compensation when their works are used by AI systems," the report stated.
MPs voiced concerns that the current status quo favors AI developers over the rights and interests of creators. Creative industries and media groups have long argued that AI companies are using their works without authorization or fair remuneration.
The committee has urged the government to take decisive action, either by ensuring enforceable mechanisms for creator compensation, or by introducing new legislation to address the gaps in the UK's copyright regime.
Additionally, the report highlighted the lack of a private copying scheme in the UK, which prevents creators from receiving payments for the use of their works both domestically and internationally.
https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/44143/documents/219382/default/