Ministers to amend data bill amid artists’ concerns over AI and copyright

Elton John said the reforms rode roughshod over the traditional copyright laws that protect artists’ livelihoods. Photograph: Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters

Ministers have drawn up concessions on copyright changes in an attempt to appease artists and creators before a crucial vote in parliament next week, the Guardian has learned.

The government will promise to carry out an economic impact assessment of its proposed copyright changes and to publish reports on issues including transparency, licensing and access to data for AI developers.