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UK creative industries unite in call to protect copyright from generative AI

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Lords propose amendments to data bill to tackle copyright and AI

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Science Minister outlines Government’s position on AI development in a committee debate

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Data Bill debated in parliament

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House of Lords Select Committee publishes Future of News Report

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Conservative reshuffle following Kemi Badenoch’s leadership win

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PPA requests meeting with Prime Minister

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Data Bill: centralised-cookie legislation dropped

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Labour’s Employment Rights Bill debated

Prime Minister defends journalism amid AI developers copyright infringement

Parliamentary committee chair warns against copyright exemptions for AI

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Secretary of State says big tech needs to do more to support publishers

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PPA’s Head of Public Affairs reflects on Party Conferences

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Implementation of EU deforestation regulation delayed

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Liberal Democrat tech spokesperson sponsors Bill to regulate AI

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Ofcom report: the future of the universal postal service

UK creative industries unite in call to protect copyright from generative AI

A new coalition of rights holders has called on the government to protect copyright ahead of an imminent AI consultation.

Lords propose amendments to data bill to tackle copyright and AI

Several amendments have been proposed to the Data (Use and Access) Bill.

Science Minister outlines Government’s position on AI development in a committee debate

In February 2024, the Communications and Digital Select Committee published a report on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Data Bill debated in parliament

Last week, the new Data (Use and Access) Bill, which refreshes the legislative framework for data protection and data sharing, was debated in parliament.

House of Lords Select Committee publishes Future of News Report

Following an inquiry into the ‘Future of News’ in early 2024, the Communications and Digital Select Committee has published their findings into a report, which includes recommendations to the Government based on their findings.

Conservative reshuffle following Kemi Badenoch’s leadership win

With Badenoch’s new position as leader of the Conservative Party, she has announced members of the newly formed opposition cabinet, alongside other ministerial appointments.

PPA requests meeting with Prime Minister

The PPA has written to the Prime Minister requesting an urgent meeting to discuss the complex relationship between large language models (LLMs) and copyright - issues that are significantly impacting the magazine and publishing sector.

Data Bill: centralised-cookie legislation dropped

The Government has published its Data (Use and Access) Bill with key change.

Labour’s Employment Rights Bill debated

The Bill aims to reform workers’ rights in the UK and covers 28 new employment reforms including introducing a new statutory probation period, ending zero-hour contracts, and ensuring workers have rights from day one.

Prime Minister defends journalism amid AI developers copyright infringement

In the wake of large tech companies pushing for free reign in scraping copyrighted data, Keir Starmer stated that media organisations should have control over their content and receive fair compensation.

Parliamentary committee chair warns against copyright exemptions for AI

The Chair of the parliamentary committee for Culture, Media and Sport, Caroline Dinenage has also called for transparency.

Secretary of State says big tech needs to do more to support publishers

At the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), emphasised the need for large tech companies to promote trusted content on their platforms.

PPA’s Head of Public Affairs reflects on Party Conferences

The party conference season allows party leaders to engage with stakeholders and set out the strategic priorities for the coming year.

Implementation of EU deforestation regulation delayed

Following growing concerns from global partners, the European Commission is proposing an extra 12-month “phasing-in” period.

Liberal Democrat tech spokesperson sponsors Bill to regulate AI

Tim Clement-Jones, a member of the House of Lords, has introduced a Private Members’ Bill to regulate the use of automated tools in public sector decision-making.

Ofcom report: the future of the universal postal service

As part of their plans to reform Royal Mail, earlier this year Ofcom asked businesses to share their views on the future of the universal postal service – this interim report includes a summary of the responses and next steps.

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UK creative industries unite in call to protect copyright from generative AI

Lords propose amendments to data bill to tackle copyright and AI

Science Minister outlines Government’s position on AI development in a committee debate

Data Bill debated in parliament

House of Lords Select Committee publishes Future of News Report

Conservative reshuffle following Kemi Badenoch’s leadership win

PPA requests meeting with Prime Minister

Data Bill: centralised-cookie legislation dropped

Labour’s Employment Rights Bill debated

Prime Minister defends journalism amid AI developers copyright infringement

Parliamentary committee chair warns against copyright exemptions for AI

Secretary of State says big tech needs to do more to support publishers

PPA’s Head of Public Affairs reflects on Party Conferences

Implementation of EU deforestation regulation delayed

Liberal Democrat tech spokesperson sponsors Bill to regulate AI

Ofcom report: the future of the universal postal service

UK creative industries unite in call to protect copyright from generative AI

Lords propose amendments to data bill to tackle copyright and AI

Science Minister outlines Government’s position on AI development in a committee debate

Data Bill debated in parliament

House of Lords Select Committee publishes Future of News Report

Conservative reshuffle following Kemi Badenoch’s leadership win

PPA requests meeting with Prime Minister

Data Bill: centralised-cookie legislation dropped

Labour’s Employment Rights Bill debated

Prime Minister defends journalism amid AI developers copyright infringement

Parliamentary committee chair warns against copyright exemptions for AI

Secretary of State says big tech needs to do more to support publishers

PPA’s Head of Public Affairs reflects on Party Conferences

Implementation of EU deforestation regulation delayed

Liberal Democrat tech spokesperson sponsors Bill to regulate AI

Ofcom report: the future of the universal postal service

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