Elton John has accused the UK government of betraying artists with plans to allow Big Tech to train AI on creative works without permission or payment.
The 78-year-old music icon said the plans meant “committing theft, thievery on a high scale,” in an interview with the BBC on Sunday.
He was commenting on the Data (Use and Access) Bill, which would allow companies to train AI on works such as music and books, unless the copyright holder specifically opts out.
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