Starmer: Publishers should have control over content as AI technology develops
Labour leader says tech giants must not be allowed to control what people see online
Sir Keir Starmer has said that publishers should have control over their content as artificial intelligence (AI) technology develops.
The Labour leader said that tech giants must not be allowed to control what people see online, and that publishers must be able to decide how their content is used.
Starmer was speaking at the launch of the Labour Party's Digital Democracy Commission, which will look at the impact of digital technology on democracy.
He said: "We need to ensure that publishers have control over their content, and that tech giants are not allowed to control what people see online.
"We need to give publishers the power to decide how their content is used, and to ensure that they are fairly compensated for their work.
"We need to make sure that the internet is a space for open and democratic debate, and that it is not dominated by a few powerful companies."
The Digital Democracy Commission will be chaired by Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, and will include experts from academia, the media, and the tech industry.
The commission will consider the impact of digital technology on a range of issues, including:
- The spread of misinformation and disinformation
- The impact of social media on political discourse
- The use of AI to manipulate public opinion
The commission will make recommendations to the Labour Party on how to ensure that digital technology is used to promote democracy, not undermine it.
Starmer said: "The digital revolution is transforming our world, and it is vital that we use it to build a more democratic and just society.
"The Digital Democracy Commission will help us to understand the challenges and opportunities that digital technology presents, and to develop policies that will ensure that it is used for the benefit of all."
