Opportunities and challenges for creative industries
This week, the UK government released its AI Opportunities Action Plan. Great to see they’re ready and on it, with some serious commitment to AI adoption in the UK.
It’s a big shift in tone from safety and disinformation to growth and productivity, to position us as a global leader in AI. To “be an AI maker, not an AI taker” so we can shape and benefit from it.
Congrats to Matt Clifford and the team for their work on the report – champagne corks must be popping 🍾 Government is taking forward all 50 recommendations. Read the full plan.
There’s quite a bit of detail beyond the soundbites and some good ideas like investing in ‘compute’ and having ‘AI sector champions’ in key industries, including the creative industries, to work with the government and drive AI adoption nationwide—public, private and academic collaboration.
I can see the bigger picture and potential to transform how we live, work & play, and it’s exciting to be part of it. But, there are still issues around GenAI, the creative industries, and copyright to sort out. The government needs to listen to other voices, not just follow Big Tech’s agenda.
Especially as they’ve just announced £60 million investment in the creative industries... Read the full story.