Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Independent Society of Musicians, Brave New World? Justice for creators in the age of Gen AI, published on 30 January; and whether they have made an assessment of the impact of AI on the creative economy and employment opportunities.

We are aware of the “Brave New World?” report. Officials have read this and engaged with its findings as we ensure our proposals are evidence-led and tested with industry and experts. Our creative industries are one of this country’s greatest economic and cultural strengths and we are determined that they continue to thrive. We want to support rightsholders in licensing their work in the digital age and allow AI developers to benefit from access to high-quality material in the United Kingdom. The right approach here will unlock new opportunities for innovation across the whole economy.

By March 18 2026, we will publish a full economic impact assessment on AI and the creative economy.