OpenAI and Google reject UK government proposal to allow AI companies to use content to train AI models without permission unless rights holders opt out
The UK government is currently discussing proposals to amend copyright law to allow AI companies to use content to train AI models without permission, unless rights holders opt out. However, AI giants OpenAI and Google have voiced their opposition to the
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OpenAI, Google reject UK's AI copyright plan – POLITICO
According to the UK government, this amendment to copyright law could strengthen transparency requirements for AI companies and solve the problems surrounding AI and copyright. On the other hand, several creators and lawmakers have voiced opposition to the proposal, which would allow AI companies to use content to train AI without the permission of the rights holder unless users opt out. According to the foreign media Politico, at the time of writing, the proposal had received more than 11,000 responses.
OpenAI and Google, which received consultation requests from the UK government, also expressed opposition, and OpenAI, based on its experience in other jurisdictions including the EU, pointed out that 'the current opt-out system does not have a clear and scalable technical standard, creating uncertainty about which opt-out system is effective, which causes disadvantages for both AI companies and rights holders.' Furthermore, 'For the UK government to achieve its goal of unlocking and leveraging the broad benefits of AI for its citizens, it is important to promote innovation and respond only to the concerns of specific rights holders, recognizing that 'AI creates new opportunities for creators and rights holders' creative content.' 'The UK needs to create a clear regulatory environment that distinguishes it from other jurisdictions in order to increase its competitiveness in the AI industry.'
OpenAI added: 'The UK government's choice is clear: either foster innovation by adopting policies that help achieve breakthroughs in education, science and healthcare, or adopt this opt-out requirement and cede leadership in AI and influence over the future of this transformative technology to other countries. We look forward to the UK government working with governments and creators around the world to shape the future of AI innovation and copyright.'
Google also criticised the move, saying: 'Even if rights holders opt out, they will not necessarily benefit if their data has already been used to train models. ' 'Excessive transparency requirements could hinder AI development and affect the UK's competitiveness in this field.'
A spokesperson for the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, which received the letters from OpenAI and Google, said: 'We are carefully considering the responses from these companies and will continue to actively engage with technology companies, the creative industries and Parliament.' 'We have always been clear that no changes will be introduced until we have absolute confidence in a practical plan to achieve each goal.'
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