As artificial intelligence (AI) takes the legislative spotlight across the globe, governments are considering differing styles of regulation to ensure its usage is safe and beneficial for their businesses and citizens.
In late July, CCIA hosted its latest AI Roundtable in London, bringing together entrepreneurs, AI experts from tech, academics, UK policymakers, and other sectors making exciting new use of AI to consider Britain’s next steps for AI and copyright.
The event came at an important milestone as it coincided with the UK Government launching working groups on how to follow up on a recent copyright reform consultation. The Roundtable presented an opportunity to take stock and discuss how UK copyright reform is the key to a strong AI sector.
A central point of discussion was the need to strike the right balance between greater support for AI training and avoiding outputs infringing on legitimate copyrights. There was general agreement that a mutually beneficial solution is possible, but equally that the UK would have to make a choice and match the flexibility and protection available in other major economies like the EU, Japan, and the United States.
Can the UK Become a Global AI Leader? The Access-to-Data Question
How can the UK engage with global standards? What can we learn from Japan which has a text-and-data mining exemption that has not damaged creative industries? Alexandru Voica from UK AI company Synthesia discusses how to strike the right balance between enabling innovation and providing control for rights holders.
What’s Next for the UK AI Sector? Copyright Reform Is Key
Matthew Sinclair from CCIA’s UK office argues that Britain is in a strong position to attract AI investment and growth, but copyright reform to match other major economies is “table stakes” if we want to compete.
Finding the Middle Ground on AI and Copyright: ‘It’s All About the Outputs’
Professor Lord (Lionel) Tarassenko asks if we can find sound principles that are respected by AI developers and rights holders, in order to get to a sensible middle ground. He argues that the law should focus on outputs that infringe on copyright, not how AI models are trained.
AI in Life Sciences and Biotech: Why Copyright Reform Matters for the UK’s Future
Claire Smith from the Bioindustry Association discusses how AI matters to the sector: revolutionising how drugs and medicines are developed, and getting better outcomes for patients. She discusses how copyright reform is part of ensuring that important AI work can take place here.
AI & Copyright: What Can Britain Learn From Other Jurisdictions?
Boniface de Champris from CCIA Europe poses a question for UK policymakers: do they want to keep and maintain the status quo, missing out on investment and growth, or improve conditions for AI developers to train their models in the UK? He discusses how Britain’s regime differs from the other major economies and the vital lessons we can learn from the experience in those other jurisdictions, including the European Union.
Fixing Copyright for AI Training: Can the UK Strike the Right Balance?
Dr Sabine Jacques (University of Liverpool’s School of Law and Social Justice) argues that we need to understand the limits of the current copyright framework and take a fresh approach to support AI development and compete at an international level.
