An MP has said that legislation on artificial intelligence use in the UK music industry is needed to “help stave off the threats it poses”.
Previously explicit fake photographs of US singer Swift began circulating predominantly on social media site X, and the company formerly known as Twitter took a “zero-tolerance policy” by removing the content in January.Mr Brennan, Labour MP for Cardiff West, said: “We must also confront the danger that unfettered developments in AI could pose to the UK’s musicians and music businesses.
The shadow minister for victims and sentencing also said the “UK must grasp the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of music if it is to retain its role as a powerhouse in exporting music and nurturing world-class talent”. UK Music participate in a variety of groups, boards and networks to connect and further the aims of the music industry.UK Music interim chief executive Tom Kiehl said the Government needs to act before “AI tech companies destroy our world-beating industry”.
Recommendations from the APPG include the Government introducing an UK AI Act, generated music being clearly labelled, the creation of a personality right to protect creators and artists from deepfakes, misappropriation and false endorsement, and setting up an international taskforce.