Keir Starmer says media firms should have control of output used in AI

Labour leader calls for change in copyright law to protect journalists' work

Labour leader Keir Starmer has said that media firms should have control over how their output is used in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

Starmer made the comments in a speech to the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) conference in Bournemouth.

Media firms need stronger copyright protection

He said that the current copyright law is not fit for purpose in the age of AI, and that media firms need stronger protection for their work.

Starmer said: "We need to change the law so that media companies have control over how their output is used in AI systems.

"This will ensure that journalists are fairly rewarded for their work, and that the media industry can continue to invest in high-quality journalism.

"We also need to make sure that AI systems are not used to spread misinformation or disinformation."

Starmer's comments come as the use of AI in the media industry is growing rapidly.

AI is being used to power everything from news aggregation to automated content creation.

While AI has the potential to improve the efficiency and reach of journalism, it also poses challenges to the industry.

One of the biggest challenges is that AI can be used to create fake news or to spread misinformation.

Starmer's proposal would give media firms more control over how their output is used in AI systems, and would help to ensure that journalists are fairly rewarded for their work.

It would also help to protect the public from misinformation and disinformation.