Consultations Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
In December 2024, the government launched a consultation on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI) . This consultation sought views on a range of issues relating to copyright and artificial intelligence, and how the legal framework can support both the creative industries and the AI sector.
	One of the key issues covered by the consultation was the use of copyright works to train AI systems. The government put forward four options and sought views on which option would best meet the following objectives:
Supporting right holders’ control of their content and ability to be remunerated for its use;
Supporting the development of world-leading AI models in the UK by ensuring wide and lawful access to high-quality data; and
Promoting greater trust and transparency between the AI and creative sectors.
	The consultation closed in February 2025 and received over 11,500 responses.