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Elton John calls for UK copyright rules rethink to protect creators from AI

The star has urged for a shift away from plans where artists must opt out of a system allowing AI free use of any online work

Under current government proposals, creators would need to opt out of their work being used, however some of the campaign’s advocates, including Simon Cowell and the author Kate Mosse, have called for an opt-in system to be put in place. “We only achieved that success with the backing of our longstanding copyright protection – the world’s gold standard,” John told the Daily Mail, while highlighting the industry’s impact on creating jobs and economic growth. Many figures in the music world have spoken out about AI’s threat to creativity, with artists including Billie Eilish and Stevie Wonder last year calling for protections against the predatory use of artificial intelligence.

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