Elton John calls UK government ‘absolute losers’ over AI copyright plans

Elton John described the technology secretary, Peter Kyle, as a ‘bit of a moron’ and said he would take ministers to court if the government did not change its plans. Photograph: Jeff Overs/PA

Sir Elton John has called the UK government “absolute losers” over proposals to let tech firms use copyright-protected work without permission.

The singer and songwriter said it was a “criminal offence” to change copyright law in favour of artificial intelligence companies.