Report

Getting the balance right

Think tank: Social Market Foundation

Author(s): Sam Robinson; Niamh O Regan

April 17, 2025

This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation looks at getting the balance right between copyright and AI.

The UK is a global leader in AI development and innovation, but that status might be challenged by the UK’s copyright law, which could deter investment.

As the Government begins a consultation on the topic, this briefing intends to set out the options in the consultation fairly and dispassionately, and weighs up the effect each option could have on both creatives and AI development.