Overview

• The proposed amendment, led by Baroness Beeban Kidron, seeks to mandate AI companies to disclose which copyrighted works are used to train their models.
• An open letter signed by over 400 artists, writers, and media figures emphasizes the importance of protecting creative copyright as the 'lifeblood' of the UK's £126 billion creative sector.
• The UK government has committed to publishing a consultation report and economic impact assessment within 12 months but has resisted immediate adoption of the amendment.
• AI companies argue that the disclosure requirement is technically infeasible and could compromise trade secrets, while creatives warn of economic and cultural harm without proper safeguards.
• The House of Lords is set to vote on the amendment on May 12, with significant implications for the balance between innovation and creators' rights.