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Brian May Slams AI Copyright Changes Threatening Artists

3/8/2025

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Guitarist Brian May has voiced his strong opposition to proposed changes in U.K. copyright laws that would permit AI companies to exploit copyrighted music without proper licenses. He warns that this could threaten artists' livelihoods and overshadow genuine human creativity. His album, "Is This What We Want?", poignantly captures his fears about the diminishing role of human connection in music.

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Guitarist Brian May has voiced his strong opposition to proposed changes in U.K. copyright laws that would permit AI companies to exploit copyrighted music without proper licenses. He warns that this could threaten artists' livelihoods and overshadow genuine human creativity. His album, "Is This What We Want?", poignantly captures his fears about the diminishing role of human connection in music.