An executive formerly with Meta has warned about the implications of requiring AI companies to seek permission to use copyrighted material in the UK. This individual claims that such a requirement would render the technology unfeasible, potentially dealing a heavy blow to the country's AI sector.
In response to concerns raised, Clegg, the same former executive, further argues that enforcing compliance with copyright laws and alerting rights holders about the use of protected content for AI training could essentially bring about the end of the AI industry in the UK. He emphasizes that AI systems rely on vast amounts of data, much of which is publicly available and integral to their improvement.
