Paul McCartney warns against U.K. copyright changes that could harm artists. He calls for better protections to safeguard creativity. Act now for artists' rights.

Paul McCartney has urged the British government not to make a change to copyright laws that he says could let artificial intelligence companies rip off artists.

Paul McCartney said proposed changes to copyright laws that would allow AI developers to use content will make it difficult for artists to make money.

This comes after McCartney and his fellow surviving Beatle Sir Ringo Starr used AI to extract the late John Lennon’s vocals from a demo left behind, to create a new song Now and Then. The song has been billed as The Beatles’ very final song and enjoyed critical praise on its release in 2023, nominated for two Grammy Awards.

During a recent interview, Paul McCartney said he was worried only tech giants would benefit from AI in music unless copyrights were protected.

Sir Paul McCartney has told the BBC proposed changes to copyright law could allow "rip off" technology that might make it impossible for musicians and artists to make a living.

McCartney and Elton John speak out against the UK government’s AI proposal, fearing it could harm creativity in music.

Elton John and Paul McCartney have joined calls for big tech firms to follow copyright law when training AI. Baroness Kidron, a crossbench peer in

Paul McCartney has urged the British government ... Party government says it wants to make the U.K. a world leader in AI. In December, it announced a consultation into how copyright law can ...

The institution has been grappling for years with AI's implications for the music industry, as many artists voice serious concern over the ethics of music generated by the technology. The Academy released a ruling in 2023 that "only human creators are eligible" to be considered for Grammys.

The House of Lords voted 145 to 126 in favor of amendments to a bill in a bid to strengthen copyright protections in AI development.