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Policy Paper Published 15 Dec 2025 Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Intellectual Property Office ↗ View on GOV.UK

Copyright and artificial intelligence: progress report

A progress report on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems, under Section 137 of the Data (Use and Access) Act.

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This progress statement sets out the government’s work to date on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). It also explains the steps we are taking to prepare:

  • a report on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems
  • an economic impact assessment

The report and impact assessment are required by sections 135 and 136 of the Data (Use and Access) Act.