Culture secretary emphasises ‘if it doesn’t work for the creative sector, it won’t work for us’
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy has promised that government plans for AI copyright legislation will reflect the concerns of the creative sector.
The minister told the Deloitte Enders Media Telecoms 2025 and Beyond conference that government intends to convene a number of round tables with representatives from across the media industry to help inform legislation that will be subject to proper debate in both houses of parliament.
She said ministers had heard the sector “loud and clear” during its consultation on potential AI legislation and that it is open-minded, with no preferred option.
She acknowledged there are “no easy solutions” but promised government will ensure creatives and the industry are paid for their work.
“If [the AI legislation] doesn’t work for the creative sector, it won’t work for us,” Nandy pledged. “Creators are the innovators, fundamental to our economic success in the future. And with my colleague [science, innovation and technology minister] Peter Kyle, we’re working together to find a better solution.
“We approach you with no preferred option in mind…You know as well as I do that in this international landscape, there are no easy solutions, but this government is determined to work with you to find a solution with transparency and trust as its foundation.
“I will never stop working for creatives to deliver solutions, transparency and the empowerment that you need in the digital age. We are a Labour government, and the principle of people must be paid for their work is foundational.
“My commitment to you is an open and collaborative partnership with the government so that we can walk through this transition together. We will play our part, but we need you to play yours.”
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