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Coverage dated January 24, 2025

Laws Must Protect ‘The Guy Who Wrote Yesterday’ From AI, Urges Paul McCartney

Headline from Deadline

The former Beatle said it would become impossible for musicians to make a living from their work.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Paul McCartney says he fears AI will rip off artists (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Britain’s center-left Labour Party government says it wants to make the U.K. a world leader in AI.

  2. The Guardian

    Paul McCartney says change in law over AI could ‘rip off’ artists (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Former Beatles member says government should protect creative workers as consultation on copyright continues

  3. Breitbart News

    Paul McCartney Calls for Artist Protections Against Artificial Intelligence (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Paul McCartney urged the British government not to make a change to copyright laws that he says could let AI companies rip off artists.

  4. CBS News

    Paul McCartney says he fears AI will rip off artists, urging the British government not to change copyright laws (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Paul McCartney told the BBC that would make it harder for artists to retain control of their work and undermine Britain's creative industries.

  5. Deadline

    Laws Must Protect ‘The Guy Who Wrote Yesterday’ From AI, Urges Paul McCartney (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The former Beatle said it would become impossible for musicians to make a living from their work.

  6. New York Post

    Paul McCartney warns proposed AI law will rip off the next generation of musicians (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Paul McCartney said proposed changes to copyright laws that would allow AI developers to use content will make it difficult for artists to make money.

  7. NBC News

    Paul McCartney warns British government of the risks of AI ripping off artists (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Paul McCartney has urged the British government not to make a change to copyright laws that he says could let artificial intelligence companies rip off artists.

  8. Rolling Stone

    Paul McCartney Calls on British Government to 'Protect' Artists From AI in New Interview (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Paul McCartney called on the British government to protect artists in the face of a new copyright law that could allow for AI to "rip off" creators.

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