London (Reuters) – Singer Elton John accused on Sunday the British government of “committing theft” by proposing technology companies to train models of UK music and creative production without guaranteeing proper reward.
Creative sectors around the world are dealing with the legal and ethical implications of AI models that can produce their own work after being trained in existing material.
The United Kingdom, which Prime Minister Keir Stmerer wants to become an AI superpower, proposed the flexibility of the to allow AI developers to train their models in any material to which they have legal access. The proposal would require creators to choose proactively for not allowing their work to be used.
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The biggest names in the industry, including John, Paul McCartney, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ed Sheeran and others, asked the government to change direction, saying that the proposal will make it even harder for young people to make a living in the creative sectors.
“The danger to young artists is that they do not have the resources to continue checking or fighting great technology,” John told BBC. “This is criminal and I feel incredibly betrayed”
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John sold over 300 million records in a six -decade career. Supporter of the Strior Labor Party, he said he always sought to support young artists and would continue to fight the changes.
The government says it is looking for a solution that allows creative sectors and AI companies to prosper.
