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Artificial Intelligence: Creative Industries

Thursday 15 June 2023 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial discussions have addressed the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries.
  • The creative sector is noted for its innovation but has faced challenges in past technological shifts.
  • Engagements are ongoing between the Intellectual Property Office and AI firms regarding rights and permissions.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Pete Wishart SNP Perth and Kinross-shire
Culture, Media & Sport Science & Technology
Context

The MP is concerned about the potential risks AI poses to the UK's creative sector, particularly in terms of copyright issues.

Question

What discussions she has had with representatives of the creative industries on the impact of artificial intelligence on that sector. I am concerned about the potential risks AI poses to our creative industries and the need for managing these risks appropriately.

Answer from Lucy Frazer

AI has enormous potential to deliver better public services, high-quality jobs and opportunities, but it is really important that while we recognise its benefits, we also manage the risks. I recently met my colleague from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Viscount Camrose, and the Intellectual Property Office on this very issue. I have also met stakeholders across the media and creative industries, including UK Music, Universal, the Alliance for Intellectual Property, the British Phonographic Industry and the News Media Association.

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Not addressed: The response discusses general discussions but does not provide specific commitments on managing AI risks or copyright issues.

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Q2 Pete Wishart SNP Perth and Kinross-shire
Culture, Media & Sport Science & Technology
Context

The MP acknowledges the importance of engagement but notes past issues where the creative sector lost out in technological innovation. He highlights AI firms stating they do not need permissions or licences from rights holders to ingest their content and asks for clarity on the legal stance.

Question

All these engagements are important, and I thank her for that. She will know that the creative sector is at the forefront of technical innovation but has sometimes lost out in past technological shifts. AI firms are already saying they do not need permission or licences from rights holders to ingest their content. Does she believe ingestion without permission is copyright infringement?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

The hon. Member is right that the creative industries are at the forefront of innovation, and I hope he welcomes our sector vision announced yesterday with an additional £77 million to support growth. The IPO is engaging with industry and AI firms on this issue; initial working group meetings were held last week.

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Not addressed: The response acknowledges the importance of engagement but does not directly address whether ingestion without permission constitutes copyright infringement.

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