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Written Question
Artificial Intelligence: Copyright
Monday 23rd December 2024

Asked by: Lord Sarfraz (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the policy implications of using copyrighted content as artificial intelligence training data.

Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The Government is carefully considering issues relating to copyright and AI, including the implications of using copyrighted content as AI training data.

The Government has launched a consultation on a package of measures to address copyright and AI issues. This will seek views and evidence of potential policy implications for the creative and AI sectors.


Written Question
Artificial Intelligence: Copyright
Monday 23rd December 2024

Asked by: Lord Sarfraz (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of copyright protection for works of art generated using artificial intelligence.

Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The Government is carefully considering issues relating to copyright and AI, such as copyright protection for AI-generated works of art.

The Government has launched a consultation on a package of measures to address copyright and AI issues. This will include seeking views on protection for the outputs of generative AI.


Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 22 Jul 2024
King’s Speech (4th Day)

"My Lords, I congratulate the Minister and my noble friend Lord Petitgas on their excellent maiden speeches. Both played an incredible role in government over the last few years. I welcome the Government’s economic growth strategy and wish the Front Bench the very best in their new roles.

As noble …..."

Lord Sarfraz - View Speech

View all Lord Sarfraz (Con - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: King’s Speech (4th Day)

Division Vote (Lords)
23 Apr 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Sarfraz (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 146 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 144 Noes - 154
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Apr 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Sarfraz (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 164 Conservative No votes vs 1 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 168 Noes - 177
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Apr 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Sarfraz (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 177 Conservative No votes vs 1 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 203 Noes - 192
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Apr 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Sarfraz (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 176 Conservative No votes vs 1 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 192
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Apr 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Sarfraz (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 186 Conservative No votes vs 1 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 82 Noes - 211
Division Vote (Lords)
22 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Sarfraz (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 188 Conservative No votes vs 1 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 240 Noes - 211
Division Vote (Lords)
17 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Sarfraz (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 189 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 195