The UK government's ongoing consultation on artificial intelligence raises significant concerns around privacy and copyright protection for cultural industries. Despite pushback from these sectors, the government appears to align with corporate interests, mirroring actions in the US, where recent decisions have highlighted a disparity between technological advancement and artistic rights. With the cultural sector contributing £125bn to the UK economy, critics label this trend as economically foolish, fearing it undermines the UK's potential in the global technology race. The AI Opportunities Action plan highlights gaps that need addressing for successful AI integration.
The UK government seems to be following the US lead by bowing down to the broligarchy when it comes to protecting the copyrights of artists and creatives.
AI will be 'mainlined into the veins of this enterprising nation,' though details around compute timelines remain mixed and critical gaps exist.
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