UK government proposes changes to copyright law to facilitate AI data mining
The UK's Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has proposed a change to copyright law to facilitate text and data mining (TDM), but does not recommends changes for computer-generated works and AI-devised inventions.
"We want to ensure the UK continues to have one of the best intellectual property frameworks in the world. IP is key to innovation," said Science Minister George Freeman. "Our new UK rules on copyright and data mining will act as a catalyst for our innovators to flourish, helping e...
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