A cross-party committee under the Tories last year said the next administration should ensure a 'financial settlement for past infringements' by AI are 'enforced'.
A cross-party committee recommended that artists receive compensation when tech firms use their work without permission. However, after taking power, the Labour government proposed a copyright exemption for Big Tech, allowing them to use such work without payment. This decision faced significant criticism from artists and industry leaders, who warned it would harm their livelihoods. In response, the government is considering adjusting the exemption to protect certain sectors, though it has not abandoned the proposal entirely.
