Clear copyright rules could bolster UK AI licensing market, report says
( October 14, 2026, 08:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: AI developers should obtain permission to use copyrighted material, should be transparent and should pay creators through fair licensing, a report published by Oxford University’s Institute for Ethics in AI recommends. It calls on the UK government to establish clear rules, arguing that stronger copyright protections could support innovation and position the country as a global hub for licensing AI training material.Statement follows. ...
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