Beatles legend warns against potential copyright law allowing AI to train on artists' work, "Anyone who wants can just rip it off"

Musician Sir Paul McCartney has advised that AI could “rip off” artists if a proposed revamp of the copyright regulations by the UK government goes ahead. This comes as the use of copyrighted material to train AI models has become the subject of a recently launched government consultation.

Sir Paul McCartney has told the BBC proposed changes to copyright law could allow "rip off" technology that might make it impossible for musicians and artists to make a living.

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

Paul McCartney implored the U.K. government to protect creators from getting 'ripped off' in a January 2025 interview.

Sir Paul McCartney has warned that AI could “rip off” artists if a proposed overhaul of copyright law goes ahead. The proposals could remove the incentive for writers and artists and result in a “loss of creativity”,

This doesn’t sound right. Paul McCartney is warning that proposed changes to British copyright laws that would allow AI developers to use creators’ content on the internet will make life miserable for artists trying to make money.