UK Committee Chair Demands Clarity on AI Copyright Oversight

Caroline Dinenage MP, chair of the UK DCMS Committee, has formally requested clarification regarding which government minister holds responsibility for AI and copyright policy. The letter addresses concerns that accountability for generative AI intellectual property issues remains undefined within the current ministerial structure. Dinenage’s correspondence suggests the committee believes Department for Culture, Media and Sport ministers must assume clearer ownership of this portfolio. This intervention highlights ongoing friction between parliamentary oversight bodies and the executive branch over AI governance. The lack of designated responsibility has reportedly delayed regulatory responses to copyright infringement allegations involving large language model training data. Stakeholders in the creative industries have previously criticized the government for failing to establish a unified approach to AI-related intellectual property rights. The committee now seeks written confirmation of the specific ministerial remit to ensure effective legislative scrutiny.