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UK government seeks more evidence before any changes to copyright for AI

By Frank Hersey ( March 18, 2026, 16:54 GMT | Insight) -- The UK government has dropped its previously-stated preference on proposals to change copyright law in favor of AI developers but has not ruled out change overall. It seeks to ensure the whole economy benefits from AI, according to the technology minister, and that the creative sector will be paid fairly for AI training. Its reports into the matters published Wednesday outline various new proposals on the problems and call for consultations and further monitoring to first fill the current “evidence gaps.”The UK government is leaving the door open for future changes to copyright law around AI training in reports published Wednesday that it launched after its previous proposals saw extensive backlash both inside and outside parliamentary chambers. ...

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