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40,000 Artists Rally Against AI Copyright Exploitation

2/21/2025

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Over 40,000 voices, including renowned artists, have united against UK government plans that would let AI firms exploit copyrighted content without consent. Music industry leaders are sounding the alarm, claiming these changes could jeopardize the £126 billion creative sector, endangering jobs and eroding artists' rights. The government is set to engage in further discussions on copyright protections amid this fierce backlash.

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Over 40,000 voices, including renowned artists, have united against UK government plans that would let AI firms exploit copyrighted content without consent. Music industry leaders are sounding the alarm, claiming these changes could jeopardize the £126 billion creative sector, endangering jobs and eroding artists' rights. The government is set to engage in further discussions on copyright protections amid this fierce backlash.