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Elton John Slams UK for Allowing Tech Theft of Art

5/22/2025

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Elton John has fiercely condemned the UK government for permitting tech companies to exploit artists' work without permission, labeling it as "theft." His frustration extends to the absence of support for emerging artists battling against the might of Big Tech. Despite the House of Lords advocating for stronger copyright protections, the Commons has turned a blind eye.

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Elton John has fiercely condemned the UK government for permitting tech companies to exploit artists' work without permission, labeling it as "theft." His frustration extends to the absence of support for emerging artists battling against the might of Big Tech. Despite the House of Lords advocating for stronger copyright protections, the Commons has turned a blind eye.