UK AI Copyright Plans Face Growing Backlash

Sony has identified and removed over 75,000 AI-generated deepfake songs mimicking artists like Beyoncé and Harry Styles, highlighting the commercial harm these pose to legitimate artists. The UK government is considering new copyright laws allowing AI companies to use creative works unless creators opt-out, a move criticized for potentially breaching the Berne Convention and international law. Legal experts argue this could lead to judicial reviews and harm the UK's creative industry, valued at £125 billion. AI music company Suno is embroiled in legal disputes over copyright infringement, using published songs without permission. Prominent artists such as Elton John and Paul McCartney have voiced strong opposition to these changes, fearing they could undermine the creative sector. The government faces pressure to reconsider its proposals, as the debate underscores the tension between technological advancement and intellectual property rights.