Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page attacks UK government’s AI copyright plan: “Will we let the machines take the stage, or will we fight for the irreplaceable magic of human artistry?”

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Led Zeppelin‘s Jimmy Page has hit out at the UK government over their AI copyright plan and its impact on music and arts.The legendary guitarist’s comments come as the UK government is planning to make changes to copyright laws – making it easier for artificial intelligence platforms to develop and train their models using copyrighted work, without needing a license.They would be allowed to use material online without respecting copyright if doing so for “text or data mining”.

This would be allowed unless the rights holders chose to “opt-out”.Page took to his official Instagram account to express his concerns over the proposition, explaining that the opt-out system would allow for the exploration of artists without proper compensation.“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,” the guitarist wrote.A post shared by Jimmy Page (@jimmypage)He continued: “Moreover, the ethical implications are profound.