UK Passes Data Bill Impacting AI, Copyright, NHS

The UK’s newly passed Data (Use and Access) Bill aims to modernize data governance but has sparked concern among creative industries due to its lack of safeguards for copyrighted works used in AI training and the rejection of transparency requirements for AI developers. In response to challenges posed by AI-generated content, particularly following the viral spread of a fake Drake song, the music industry is actively developing tools to detect and label AI-generated music, with platforms like SoundCloud, YouTube, and Deezer implementing detection systems and plans for AI content labeling. Humanable’s partnership with Symphonic Distribution introduces a certification system to identify and label music created without generative AI, providing artists with clear copyright protection and royalty assurances. Beyond copyright, AI’s impact extends to trademark law, raising new legal challenges as generative AI can inadvertently produce content that infringes on trademarks, posing risks for both brand owners and AI users. These developments collectively highlight the ongoing tension between innovation in AI-driven content creation and the protection of intellectual property rights in the music and broader creative industries.