(Con): My Lords,
would the Minister agree that the way to regulate AI is
principles-based, outcomes-focused and input-understood, and
always, where appropriate, remunerated? To that end, what is the
Government's plan to support our creative industries—the musicians
writers and artists who make such a contribution to our economy,
society and well-being, and whose IP and copyright are currently
being swallowed up by gen AI, with no respect, no consent and no
remuneration? Surely it is time to legislate.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for
Science, Innovation and Technology () (Lab): The
noble Lord raises a really important point here and again I
acknowledge his expertise on this issue. It is a complex and
challenging area and we understand the importance of it. I can
assure the noble Lord that it remains a priority for this
Government and that we are determined to make meaningful progress
in this area. We believe in both human-centred creativity and the
potential of AI to open new creative frontiers. Finding the right
balance between innovation and protection for those creators and
for the ongoing viability of the creative industries will require
thoughtful engagement and consultation. That is one of the things
we will do when we consult on the new legislation.
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