Technology and Culture Secretaries, Peter Kyle and Lisa Nandy, responded to a letter from the Chairs of the Science, Innovation and Technology, and Culture, Media, and Sport Committees.

Committee Chairs, Chi Onwurah and Caroline Dinenage, wrote to the secretaries following a joint committee session on the Government’s AI and Copyright consultation.

The PPA’s CEO, Sajeeda Merali, presented evidence during this session, speaking on behalf of PPA members and pushing for the need for stronger protections for creative content.

In their letter, the Secretaries reiterated the government’s commitment to finding a balanced solution that protects the interests of both the creative industries and the AI sector.

They acknowledged the importance of collaboration between these sectors, emphasising transparency and engagement with stakeholders. They also stressed that the consultation process, which received over 11,500 responses, is still under review, with no final policy decisions or timeline yet made.

The letter comes days before Peter Kyle visited Silicon Valley, where he delivered a speech on the role of AI in shaping global economies at the Nvidia GPU Tech Conference.

Kyle’s visit to the US aimed to secure investment for AI growth zones in the UK, promoting areas that could sustain AI infrastructure to foster innovation and attract investment. These AI Growth Zones are part of the UK government’s broader strategy to position the country as a global leader in AI.

In line with this, the upcoming Spring Statement is expected to feature the removal of the digital services tax, a move that many see as an effort to strengthen trade relations with the US and encourage further collaboration between the UK and international tech companies.

As the government navigates the tech landscape, the PPA continues to work closely with stakeholders during the post-consultation period.  

If you have any questions or would like to find out more, contact our Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Eilidh.wilson@ppa.co.uk