Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry

Its original position - allowing AI companies to use copyrighted works to train their models with an opt-out option - received major backlash from the likes of Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa.

The assessment said UK culture is a "world-leading national asset", while the AI industry is growing "23 times faster than the rest of the economy".

The technology secretary's announcement followed a consultation on the issue, which concluded the government's initial plan was overwhelmingly rejected by the creative sector.