The House of Lords passed an amendment to the data bill, requiring AI companies to disclose their use of copyrighted material in their models despite government opposition.
The amendment, backed by peers, demands transparency from tech companies regarding their use of copyright-protected content, supported by artists and organizations including Paul McCartney and Dua Lipa.
Crossbench peer Lady Beeban Kidron introduced the amendment, emphasizing the importance of not allowing companies to use copyrighted work without permission and urging protection of the UK's creative industry.
The government's copyright proposals face criticism for allowing AI firms to use copyrighted work without permission, with opponents using the data bill to express their disapproval and push for necessary safeguards.