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House of Lords Urges AI Licensing for Creative Industries

3/6/2026

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A House of Lords committee warns UK creative industries face speculative AI gains and calls for a licensing regime for AI use of creative works.
It urges abandoning proposals allowing use of copyrighted material without permission.
The report notes the sector generates £146 billion annually.
Artists, including Elton John (artist), protest potential copyright relaxations.
The government considers options, including a commercial research exemption, raising concerns about unauthorized use.

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A House of Lords committee warns UK creative industries face speculative AI gains and calls for a licensing regime for AI use of creative works.
It urges abandoning proposals allowing use of copyrighted material without permission.
The report notes the sector generates £146 billion annually.
Artists, including Elton John (artist), protest potential copyright relaxations.
The government considers options, including a commercial research exemption, raising concerns about unauthorized use.