Copyright

A coalition of over 20 organisations representing creators and rightsholders across the European Union has issued a joint letter urging EU leaders to enforce the AI Act with meaningful measures to protect copyright and ensure fair remuneration. This call comes as AI companies increasingly use copyrighted materials without authorisation training purposes, raising concerns about illegal commercial gains and unfair competition.

Creativity Works!, Europe's premier coalition representing vibrant cultural and creative sectors, is celebrating 10 years of fostering creativity and cultural diversity. Their latest manifesto, covering 2024-2029, outlines a bold vision for the future of Europe’s creative industries. With a geographically diverse membership that spans writers, book publishers, music publishers, film producers, broadcasters, and video game companies, this coalition is committed to promoting creativity, enhancing cultural diversity, and protecting intellectual property rights in both physical and digital realms.

The European Parliament voted for culture today and preserved Europe’s cultural diversity along with consumer welfare. Creativity Works!, Europe’s leading coalition of the creative and cultural industries, welcomes the vote on the ‘Implementation of the 2018 Geoblocking Regulation in the Digital Single Market’ INI report.

CreativeRights in AI Coalition responds to the government’s AI and copyright consultation: Rights holders oppose the proposed copyright exception, emphasising the need to uphold existing laws and prioritise licensing. Transparency measures must strengthen enforcement, not undermine protections.

On 5th November photographer Robert Kneschke lodged an appeal against the decision of the Regional Court of Hamburg in favour of LAION e.V..