The Government’s initial handing of the text and data mining exemption to copyright for AI development, though eventually correct, shows a clear lack of understanding of the needs of the UK’s creative industries. All branches of Government need to better understand the impact of AI, and technology more broadly, on the creative Connected tech: AI and creative technology 35 industries and be able to defend their interests consistently. We will continue to look on the Government’s progress with ...

The Government’s initial handing of the text and data mining exemption to copyright for AI development, though eventually correct, shows a clear lack of understanding of the needs of the UK’s creative industries. All branches of Government need to better understand the impact of AI, and technology more broadly, on the creative Connected tech: AI and creative technology 35 industries and be able to defend their interests consistently. We will continue to look on the Government’s progress with interest. The Government should provide a substantive update on its direction in managing the impact of AI on the creative industries and any discussions Type: recommendation | Number: 7 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Creative Industries Sector Vision sets out a range of ways in which the government and its agencies are supporting businesses in the creative sector to develop and use innovation and technology. This includes over £300 million in growth support that