UK creators demand prime minister recognises creators’ human rights and protects copyright
The NUJ is signatory to a letter to Keir Starmer, seeking government's justification for failing to enforce the rights of UK copyright holders, as required by international and UK human rights law.
TUC Congress 2025: threat of AI to jobs and rights takes centre stage
TUC Congress unanimously supported new laws to stop AI breaching the copyrights of journalists and those working in sectors including books and photography.
Reach group chapel statement on use of AI
A motion by the Reach NUJ group chapel has expressed alarm over the company's use of artificial intelligence.
EU AI Code of Practice published
The voluntary code including a chapter on copyright will come into force on 2 August.
NUJ to attend UK government’s AI and copyright working group
The NUJ will join other unions as part of engagement hosted by government.
Peers vote in favour of artificial intelligence transparency amendment
NUJ urges UK government support for copyright owners following a debate of the Data (Use and Access) Bill.
NUJ welcomes BBC vision, whilst urging safeguards to ensure access to programmes
The union has welcomed ideas outlined by the broadcaster, whilst calling for action to ensure the sustainability of local news and access to programmes.
NUJ joins signatories urging Keir Starmer to enforce copyright law
"Creative copyright is the lifeblood of the creative industries." The union joins over 400 creatives and businesses including those from across theatre, arts, media and music urging action.
DM2025: freelance
Motions affecting freelances were heard on the final day of DM.
DM2025: artificial intelligence
Motions on artificial intelligence including related ethical concerns were debated.
NUJ signs letter to Meta objecting to use of unlicensed authors' work to train AI
Protests outside Meta's London HQ over 'unlawfully scraped' content.
Meta’s copyright infringements a 'blatant disregard' for authors’ rights
An article published in The Atlantic relating to Meta’s use of the Library Genesis data set has revealed unlawful scraping of copyright-protected material.
Respond to the UK government's consultation on AI
The NUJ is urging members to make a submission to the UK government's Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Consultation. Use our online tool to write to your MP.
Apple suspends AI-generated news summaries
The NUJ has welcomed the decision to halt Apple Intelligence news summaries following errors relayed to audiences.
NUJ calls on Apple to remove Apple Intelligence, warning of harm to journalism
The NUJ has joined calls urging Apple to remove its AI feature Apple Intelligence, following several examples of inaccurate summaries relayed to readers using the generative AI tool.
Launch of SCOOP to help freelance journalists
New 'one-stop shop' set up to pay creators for secondary use of their work online
Future of News report
The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has published its report including recommendations on support for local media, action on AI and legislation to tackle SLAPPs.
NAIC national reps summit
Registration for the Newspapers and Agencies Council national summit on 9 November from 11am-4pm is now open.
TUC Congress 2024
NUJ motions on restoring trust in the media and a campaign to improve pay and conditions for freelances were passed unanimously by delegates.
