Government launches consultation on copyright and AI legislation

The government has today launched a consultation on how the copyright and patent system should deal with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
AI as a technology is already well-entrenched in everyday life. It is a powerful tool for scientists, entrepreneurs and artists alike, and allows for new inventions and creative work.
In a statement, the government says it wishes to be “at the forefront of this revolution”, and encourage the use of AI for the “public good”. However to do s