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PM vows to review AI plans after pop legends speak out
The Independent
|February 28, 2025
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to listen to artists and musicians before pushing ahead with his new plans to unleash an artificial intelligence revolution on the British economy.
Pop legends Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are among a large group of music artists raising serious concerns about the impact of AI on copyright, warning that it could leave creatives unable to make a living. The two are responsible for some of the UK’s most enduring music, including “Yesterday”, “Hey Jude” and “Candle in the Wind”.
A consultation on AI has now closed but Sir Keir told journalists during a trip to Washington DC that he will look carefully at responses and have a review before pressing ahead with his plans.
This story is from the February 28, 2025 edition of The Independent.
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