The UK plans to delay making a key decision on AI-related copyright regulations

MarsBitNews · 2026-03-07T12:58:35+00:00

The UK government has delayed the controversial changes to copyright rules due to strong opposition from the creative industry. The government plans to revisit the proposal for AI companies to access copyrighted materials, gather more evidence, and extend the consultation period.

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2026-03-07 12:58:35

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Mars Finance reports that on March 7th, according to the Financial Times of the UK, UK government ministers will delay controversial amendments to copyright rules due to strong opposition from the creative industry. These amendments would have made it easier for AI companies to access and use media content. An individual familiar with the UK government’s two-month consultation response said, “Copyright issues will be postponed again.” The consultation aimed to gather opinions on how to regulate AI companies’ access to copyrighted materials, with the government’s official response expected to be released within the next two weeks. Two insiders revealed that public feedback on the consultation did not support any of the government’s proposals for AI to use copyrighted materials. As a result, ministers have decided to re-examine the proposals, gather more evidence, and conduct longer consultations on various options.

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