Written question asked by Baroness Kidron (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Friday, 27 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Artificial Intelligence: Copyright
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the of legal action against AI companies in the US relating to copyright when issuing government contracts to, or agreeing memorandums of understanding with, AI companies.
- Answer
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The Government keeps relevant global legal and regulatory developments, including live litigation in the US, under review as we develop our approach to copyright and AI. When issuing government contracts or agreeing to memorandums of understanding with AI companies, Government is required to undertake appropriate due diligence and risk assessment on a case-by-case basis.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL14495
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Contracts Administration of justice Copyright USA Artificial intelligence
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- 2026-02-27 14:43:30 +0000
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