CRA gives evidence to Lords Committee about AI and copyright

L to R: Witnesses Owen Meredith - News Media Association, Anna Ganley - Society of Authors, Isabelle Doran - Association of Photographers, Tom Kiehl - UK Music give evidence on AI and copyright

The Creators’ Rights Alliance (CRA) Chair and Co Vice-Chair appeared before the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee yesterday to give evidence on the impact of generative AI on UK creators’ rights.

Anna Ganley, CEO of Society of Authors and Isabelle Doran, CEO of Association of Photographers, gave extensive evidence about the impact of generative AI on creators’ livelihoods, work opportunities and intellectual property rights.

As part of the Committee’s inquiry into AI and copyright, members asked a variety of questions, covering transparency, licensing arrangements and past infringements. A philosophical question was raised about difference between inspiration and plagiarism on the part of generative AI, as well as what practical, granular solutions could be implemented to recognise and uphold creators’ rights.

The witnesses spoke in depth about the use of creative works in training AI models and the lack of transparency, remuneration, control and knowledge creators have over how their work is used.

You can watch the full oral evidence session here