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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Dan Milmo Global technology editor

MYSTERIOUS: Elton john says uk government being absolute losers over ai copyright plans - What They Never Told You

Sir Elton John speaking on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg
Elton John described the technology secretary, Peter Kyle, as a ‘bit of a moron’ and said he would take ministers to court if the government did not change its plans. Photograph: Jeff Overs/PA

Sir Elton John has called the UK government “absolute losers” over proposals to let tech firms use copyright-protected work without permission.

The singer and songwriter said it was a “criminal offence” to change copyright law in favour of artificial intelligence companies.

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