The Technology Secretary yesterday admitted that AI is 'not flawless' – but defended snubbing attempts to beef-up copyright protections.
Peter Kyle acknowledged the fast-emerging technology 'does lie' as he insisted the Government would 'never sell downstream' the rights of artists in the UK.
He also admitted 'mistakenly' saying his preferred option on AI and copyright was requiring rights-holders to 'opt out' of their material being used by Big Tech.
Sir Elton John last week described the situation as an 'existential issue'. He has also branded the Technology Secretary 'a moron'.
Mr Kyle has been accused of cosying up to Big Tech chiefs, meeting with Apple, Google, Amazon and Meta – Facebook's owner – ten times in little more than three months.
