Sir Elton John isn’t holding back when it comes to the UK government’s stance on AI and copyright laws, and frankly, who can blame him? The music legend, now 78, sat down with Laura Kuenssberg for an interview with the BBC and made it crystal clear he’s fuming over new government proposals that could let tech giants use artists’ work without paying a penny.
In his trademark no-nonsense style, Elton branded the move “thievery on a high scale” and said he’s furious at the idea that the creative output of musicians, writers, and artists could be snatched up by artificial intelligence firms without their consent or compensation. And he didn’t stop there — he’s already talking about taking legal action if things don’t change, reported the Express.
