Policy paper

Copyright and artificial intelligence: progress report

A progress report on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems, under Section 137 of the Data (Use and Access) Act.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 15 December 2025

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Copyright and artificial intelligence statement of progress under Section 137 Data (Use and Access) Act

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This progress statement sets out the government’s work to date on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). It also explains the steps we are taking to prepare:

• a report on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems
• an economic impact assessment

The report and impact assessment are required by sections 135 and 136 of the Data (Use and Access) Act.

Published 15 December 2025