Sir Elton John has publicly criticized the UK government, calling ministers 'absolute losers' and expressing deep anger over their refusal to strengthen copyright protections against artificial intelligence.
The dispute centers on the government's resistance to amending the Data (Use and Access) Bill, which would have provided greater safeguards for artists whose work is being used by AI companies without compensation. Elton John, along with hundreds of other creatives, feels betrayed by the government's stance, fearing that artists' intellectual property is at risk of exploitation. He has even threatened legal action if the government does not act to protect creators' rights.
The controversy highlights growing tensions between the creative industry and policymakers over the impact of AI on copyright law.
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Elton John brands the government 'losers' and minister a 'moron' as he lashes out in row over AI 'theft' of stars' copyrighted work
Sir Elton is among hundreds of creatives who have urged the Government to protect copyright law after it was discovered that companies where using their material without paying for it.
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Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law
Sir Elton John described the Government as “absolute losers” and said he felt “incredibly betrayed” after calls by peers to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill to include greater copyright protections against artificial intelligence (AI) were resisted.
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