AI and Copyright Literacy in the UK Policy Context

Abstract

This presentation addresses the rapidly evolving legal and practical challenges arising from the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright law, with a specific focus on the United Kingdom's public policy context. The session examines the UK government's official consultations and proposed regulatory paths for AI, setting the high-level framework that will govern future practice.

The core of the discussion explores the practical effects of this uncertainty, particularly where "copyright anxiety meets AI anxiety" within the academic sector. It examines the real-world questions and challenges currently facing library practitioners and staff in teaching and research environments. Ultimately, the presentation advocates for a focus on practical strategies and highlights the crucial need for enhanced Copyright and AI Literacy to empower the sector in navigating this new regulatory and technological future.

(presented on 15 August 2025 at "Copyright and Other Legal Implications of AI" session)