Starmer Advocates for Publisher Rights in AI Era

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for media control over content as AI technology impacts journalism and economic growth.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer asserts that publishers should have control over and receive compensation for their content used by AI companies.
Starmer's comments coincide with the launch of the Journalism Matters campaign, highlighting the importance of journalism to democracy.
The UK government's Digital Markets and Consumers Act aims to balance the power between tech platforms and content creators.
Starmer pledges to protect press freedoms, addressing threats like SLAPP lawsuits that intimidate journalists.
Concerns arise over Labour's plans allowing AI firms to scrape content from publishers, with major outlets like the BBC expressing opposition.