The deal commits both governments to cooperation on AI and other emerging tech, and it also includes £31 billion of investment from US tech firms.

While there are no binding agreements on regulation and copyright, it does say that a focus area of collaboration between the countries will be leading the development of “harmonised, responsible, pro-innovation policy and regulation”.

The UK government is still consulting with the creative and tech industries on its approach to AI and copyright. The PPA has been engaging directly with the government on this and will continue to push for better regulatory conditions that would combat infringement.

You can read the Memorandum of Understanding here.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Eilidh Wilson, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, PPA (eilidh.wilson@ppa.co.uk).