Paul McCartney says change in law over AI could ‘rip off’ artists

Former Beatles Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney (right), who has urged the government to ensure fair remuneration for artists and thinkers. Photograph: Neil Hall/Reuters

Sir Paul McCartney has warned artificial intelligence could “rip off” artists if a proposed overhaul of copyright law goes ahead.

The proposals could remove the incentive for writers and artists and result in a “loss of creativity”, he told the BBC.