<ul><li>Former Meta executive Nick Clegg warns that requiring tech firms to ask artists for permission to train models on their work would kill the AI industry in the UK.</li><li>Clegg believes it would be implausible for companies to seek permission from artists before training models, considering the vast amounts of data needed.</li><li>He mentioned that the UK government introduced the Data (Use and Access) Bill allowing AI training on creative works unless copyright holders opt out.</li><li>Singer Elton John criticized the bill, calling it 'criminal' and expressing readiness to take legal action against tech companies engaging in 'theft' of copyrighted material.</li></ul>

A former top Meta exec says AI is doomed if artists want tech firms to ask for permission to train models on their work

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