Jimmy Page hits out at UK Government's Artificial Intelligence proposals

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The UK Government is proposing an opt-out system that its says would allow Artificial Intelligence (AI) to use existing music as part of its learning process unless artists elect not to have their work made available for that purpose.

But Page says the opt-out system is unworkable and would allow AI to exploit artists without proper compensation.

Page, who recalls his days as a session musician in making his statement, says: "Today, as artificial intelligence seeks to mimic and monetise creativity, we stand at a crossroads. AI-generated art and music, synthesised from existing human works, lack the visceral essence that comes from lived experience. They are but hollow echoes, devoid of the struggles, triumphs, and soul that define true artistry.

"Moreover, the ethical implications are profound. When AI scrapes the vast tapestry of human creativity to generate content, it often does so without consent, attribution, or compensation. This is not innovation; it's exploitation.

"If, during my session days, someone had taken my riffs without acknowledgment or payment, it would have been deemed theft. The same standard must apply to AI.

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