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Creative Industries: AI

Thursday 15 January 2026 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Neil Duncan-Jordan asked the Minister about the Musicians' Union's stance on creators' rights in AI usage, seeking consent, credit, and fair compensation.
  • Dame Caroline Dinenage inquired about the timeline for the AI Bill and its implementation to address issues such as intimate image abuse.
  • The Minister stated that there will be an update to Parliament on 18 March regarding the AI Bill as required by the Data (Use and Access) Act.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Neil Duncan-Jordan Lab Poole
Culture, Media & Sport Science & Technology
Context

Big tech companies want to use songs, recordings and other creative works for AI training without consent or compensation.

Question

Does the Minister agree with the Musicians’ Union that creators should be asked for consent, credited and fairly compensated when their work is used by big tech for AI?

Answer from The Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts (Ian Murray)

This is one of the most serious issues we have to deal with. The Government wants to support rights holders in licensing their work in the digital age while allowing AI developers to benefit from access to creative material. We are engaging with stakeholders through technical working groups to find a solution that works for both industries.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific commitment or timeline on fair use policies.

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Q2 Caroline Dinenage Con Gosport
Science & Technology Standards & Ethics
Context

The Government delayed implementing an AI bill that could prevent intimate image abuse.

Question

When will the AI Bill be brought forward and when can we expect implementation to address issues like intimate image abuse?

Answer from The Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts (Ian Murray)

There will be an update to Parliament on 18 March as required by the Data (Use and Access) Act. The Government is committed to implementing the Online Safety Act with a no-tolerance approach towards AI abuses.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific timeline or details for bringing forward the AI Bill.

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