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Will Simpson

“We’re the people, you’re the Government. You’re supposed to protect us. That’s your job”: McCartney and Elton take aim at proposed changes to copyright

Paul McCartnet, Elton John, Robot collage.

Two of the most respected figures in the music industry have spoken out about the dangers posed to musicians (and indeed all creative people) by possible changes to the copyright law that the UK government is considering that will allow AI firms to use existing content for free.

Paul McCartney appeared on BBC1’s Laura Kuenssberg show on Sunday morning, warning about the proposals which as yet are still at a consultative stage. The default would be that AI developers would have free rein over all existing music and content on the Internet, unless artists purposely opted out.

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