One of the biggest bits of news in today's Daily Mail coverage of the UK government's plan to upend copyright law is that Kemi Badenoch, Conservative leader, has come out against the proposals 🙌 "Almost the entire creative industries sector say their proposals are not fit for

Fellow UK Creators, & all who care about the future of UK creativity. There’s only a few days left to respond to the Govt’s consultation on AI & ©. © is the means by which creators trade creativity, without it, or if it’s enfeebled, creativity risks becoming a hobby not a career.

For non-Brits following along, pretty much the only way the government could look like they more severely misjudged the AI copyright question is if the King himself came out against their plans theguardian.com/technology/202…

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If the Government goes ahead with its proposals on AI, it will give "tech companies an incredible ability to take what they like, when they like, without informing or compensating the writers of the work they use to train their models," says WGGB President Sandi Toksvig, urging

Sandi Toksvig has accused the government of "fundamentally undermining" the creative industries over its changes to copyright law 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/sandi-tok…

"We can't hold back the tide of change that AI has brought with it. But we need to do everything in our power to protect and promote our creative industries." Shadow Minister of State for Science, Innovation & Technology Dr Ben Spencer says we must protect our creative sector.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Last chance to respond to the government’s AI consultation. Here’s the The Ivors Academy guide to completing it: ivorsacademy.com/wp-content/upl… Here’s the consultation itself: ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consultati… GET TO IT!!!!! Crispin Hunt Ed Newton-Rex The Ivors Academy

The Government is siding with Big Tech over creators + as a member of the Creative Rights in AI Coalition, today we support the #MakeItFair campaign Thanks to everyone who has responded to the Gov consultation on copyright + AI - TODAY is the final chance to make your voice

Somewhere on this album is the sound of me not playing the banjo, which is now destined to become a popular live request. theguardian.com/technology/202…

📢 Final day to protect UK copyright from AI exploitation Today is the last chance to have your say in the government's consultation on copyright and AI: a decision that could reshape the rights of UK songwriters, composers and creative professionals. The UK’s world-leading

Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated? AI companies are training their systems on creators work without permission or remuneration. This has to end. Just a few hours to go before crucial government consultation ends. Make sure your voice is heard!

Bodies including the Society of London Theatre and @UK_Theatre, @Equityuk and the The Writers' Guild are urging the government to ensure creative work cannot be mined by artificial intelligence unless its creator has given express consent 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/clock-is-…

“Actors are spending hours, even days, creating them, often paying for equipment or studios to film in – and generally never hearing back” 🗣️ We are in The Guardian today highlighting issues around self-tapes and why we need standards in union agreements theguardian.com/media/2025/mar…

📻 *WIN!!* BBC commits to 90 minute audio drama slot on Radio 4 following our #SADatTheBBC campaign. Focus on new dramas and original adaptations of stage plays.

“I’m a crime writer – I understand theft when I see it.” Authors call for UK government to hold Meta accountable for copyright infringement. theguardian.com/books/2025/mar…

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I’m pleased to confirm I have secured a parliamentary debate on the crucial issue: The Impact of AI on Intellectual Property. As I prepare to lead this important debate, I want to hear further from our Creative Industries and our U.K. AI firms. Let me know your views here:

Please support this important campaign: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/open… via Megaphone UK #AI #Equity

Please support this important campaign: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/open… via @megaphoneuk