GOV UK Report and Impact Assessment on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

Summary

The UK government published a Report and Impact Assessment on the use of copyrighted works in training artificial intelligence systems under Sections 135 and 136 of the Data (Use and Access) Act on 18 March 2026. The documents, available as web‑optimised PDFs, detail the legal framework, potential reforms, and stakeholder feedback regarding AI developers' access to copyrighted material. They include ISBN references (978-1-5286-6308-3 and 978-1-5286-6317-5) and outline policy options to balance innovation with creators' rights. The publication signals the government's intent to clarify copyright obligations for AI and may lead to regulatory changes.