A coalition of over 20 organisations representing creators and rightsholders across the European Union has issued a joint letter urging EU leaders to enforce the AI Act with meaningful measures to protect copyright and ensure fair remuneration. This call comes as AI companies increasingly use copyrighted materials without authorisation for training purposes, raising concerns about illegal commercial gains and unfair competition. 

In the letter addressed to European Parliament Members, EU Commissioners, and Member State representatives, these organisations emphasize the importance of ethical AI development that respects copyright laws. They highlight the need for AI companies to make transparent, detailed summarises of training data sources and to implement policies that comply with EU copyright law. Such measures are essential to creating a sustainable licensing market, fostering responsible AI innovation, and ensuring the cultural and creative industries can continue to flourish. 

The coalition underscores the essential roles of Europe’s Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), which contribute over €934 billion to the EU’s GDP and employ nearly 13 million people. They call on EU leaders to uphold the standards set in the AI Act, translating them into effective actions that protect the value and diversity of Europe’s creative output. 

To read the letter in full and the list of signatory organisations, please click here.