Cycling back from the Grand Palais, Paris’s streets were gridlocked thanks to road closures caused by the AI Summit. The disruption, attendees joked, was mimicking what’s to come with AI.

The “Copyright & AI: What’s at Stake?” webinar explored the evolving challenges surrounding copyright law, artificial intelligence and the creative industries in the UK. Experts Thangam Debbonaire and Sir Robert Buckland KBE, KC discussed the immense economic and cultural importance of the UK’s creative sector, which contributes £125 billion to the economy and enhances the country’s global influence. However, a significant portion of the industry consists of self-employed creators and small businesses who lack the legal and financial resources to challenge global tech giants. The discussion emphasised that copyright law has long served as a fundamental tool to protect these creators, ensuring they are compensated when their work is used by others.

The “Leading the Future: Developing the UK’s AI-Ready Workforce” roundtable, hosted by UKAI and Bradley Thomas MP at the House of Commons, brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for equipping the UK workforce with the right AI skills.