Former Meta Executive Warns Against Strict AI Copyright Laws

Nick Clegg, former Meta executive and UK Deputy Prime Minister, has cautioned against imposing stringent copyright laws on AI developers. Speaking at the Charleston Festival in East Sussex, Clegg argued that requiring AI companies to seek permission for using copyrighted content in training models WOULD stifle innovation. His comments follow a parliamentary vote rejecting proposals to grant copyright holders visibility into AI training data usage.

The debate intensifies as music icons Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney lobby the UK government to maintain balanced copyright protections. Artists fear current legislative trends disproportionately favor big tech firms at creators’ expense. This clash highlights the growing tension between technological advancement and intellectual property rights in the AI era.