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UK Lords Pass AI Copyright Transparency Amendment, US Copyright Office Leadership Ousted

The UK House of Lords supports mandatory disclosure of copyrighted works in AI training, while the US Copyright Office faces upheaval following a critical AI fair-use report.

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Overview

  • The UK House of Lords voted 272–125 to pass an amendment requiring AI companies to disclose and license copyrighted works used in training datasets, challenging the government's opt-out proposal.
  • Over 400 artists, including Elton John and Paul McCartney, signed a letter urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to support the amendment to protect creators' rights and ensure fair compensation.
  • The amendment now returns to the House of Commons, where the government is expected to oppose it, potentially setting up another confrontation in Parliament.
  • In the US, the Copyright Office released a report stating that commercial AI training on copyrighted works often exceeds fair use, sparking concern among AI firms facing ongoing lawsuits.
  • Shira Perlmutter, Director of the US Copyright Office, was abruptly fired by the White House a day after the report's release, raising questions about political interference in copyright enforcement.