Artists Unite Against UK Plans to Weaken AI Copyright Laws

A coalition of over 1,000 artists, including notable figures like Kate Bush, Damon Albarn, Dua Lipa, and Andrew Lloyd-Webber, has rallied against proposed UK copyright law changes that would allow tech companies to use copyrighted works for AI training without permission. This protest has materialized in a new album titled 'Is This What We Want?', featuring silent tracks that symbolize the threat to creative voices, with proceeds supporting the Help Musicians charity. Artists have expressed that the government's plans, viewed as a significant erosion of rights, could jeopardize a £126 billion industry and impact 2.4 million jobs. In a joint letter, they argue that the proposals represent a