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NLJ this week: Human creativity & the insatiable AI machine

07 February 2025
Issue: 8103 / Categories: Legal News , Artificial intelligence , Copyright , Intellectual property
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There is an urgent need for clarity regarding the UK’s laws on the use of copyrighted material protection by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, writes Emma Kennaugh-Gallacher, senior professional support lawyer at Mewburn Ellis, in this week’s NLJ.

The issue is particularly pertinent with regard to the use of material when training AI tech. Kennaugh-Gallacher looks at regulatory efforts to date as well as some potentially interesting upcoming caselaw.

She writes: ‘On one hand, the creative industries are keen to hold out for consent and transparency… On the other hand, the practical implications of implementing transparency and consent obligations in respect of the use of online data and copyright works in analysis and AI training are significant, and there are few realistic solutions that do not pose an onerous burden on developers.’ 

MOVERS & SHAKERS

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

Charity strengthens leadership as national Pro Bono Week takes place

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Dual-qualified partner joins London disputes practice

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

Transactions practice welcomes partner in London office

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Entries are now open for the 2026 LexisNexis Legal Awards, celebrating achievement and innovation in the law across 24 categories
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