UK Ditches AI Copyright Opt-Out After Elton John Calls Them 'Absolute Losers'
Elton John blasted the UK government as 'absolute losers' for eyeing an AI copyright giveaway. Now they've backed down — but creators aren't popping champagne yet.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- UK government drops 'preferred' AI copyright opt-out after celebrity backlash led by Elton John.
- Creatives celebrate, but critics warn it's just delaying inevitable compromises favoring Big Tech.
- New taskforces promised for labeling, deepfakes, and licensing — but economic impacts remain fuzzy.
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Originally reported by The Guardian - AI
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