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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Artificial Intelligence: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether companies that have breached UK copyright law are eligible for funds from the Sovereign AI Unit.

Answer

The Sovereign AI Fund operates on a commercial basis and within the UK's existing legal framework. Companies supported through Sovereign AI undergo due diligence before receiving funds or other support and are expected to comply and to have previously complied with all applicable laws, including UK copyright law.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17987
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Companies Copyright Finance Artificial intelligence
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk