Tech lobby group techUK claims they were granted an extension to the deadline for the Government’s AI copyright consultation, despite the Government denying any exceptions. This has caused outrage among creatives who fear Silicon Valley is receiving preferential treatment. The consultation, which opened last December, favors a response that allows tech firms a copyright exception unless creators ‘opt out’. The creative industry, worth £126 billion, has joined a campaign against this proposal. The Government insists that no extensions were granted, while techUK states that extensions are common practice.
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Major pub chain collapses into administration and closes six sites for good
Oakman Inns, a hotel and pub chain founded nearly 20 years ago, has entered administration due to declining customer numbers and rising operational costs, resulting in the closure of six pubs and the sale of 14 others to Upham Group, saving 531 jobs but leading to 159 redundancies. The administration process, managed by PwC, cites long-term impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic and economic pressures as significant contributing factors. Want More Context? 🔎
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