The UK government withdraws a proposal to let AI companies train on copyrighted works, unless creators opt out, after a backlash from artists like Dua Lipa (Graham Fraser/BBC)
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March 18, 2026
Graham Fraser / BBC: The UK government withdraws a proposal to let AI companies train on copyrighted works, unless creators opt out, after a backlash from artists like Dua Lipa — The UK government has backtracked on its position on copyright and AI, stating it must take time to “get this right”.
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