Elton John Condemns UK AI Copyright Proposal as ’Criminal’ Theft
Elton John has sharply criticized the UK government’s proposed AI copyright changes, calling them "criminal" and accusing officials of facilitating theft from artists. The music icon warned that young creators lack the resources to combat tech giants under the new opt-out framework.
The backlash extends beyond John, with industry heavyweights like Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, and Dua Lipa joining the opposition. At stake is a fundamental shift in copyright enforcement that WOULD place the burden on creators to protect their work rather than requiring tech companies to seek permissions.