Rejected petition Mandatory Watermarking & Ban Copyright for AI-Generated Media

We call on the UK government to introduce legislation that mandates the watermarking of all AI-generated images and videos and prohibits the copyrighting of AI-generated visual and audio content. AI is making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between human-created and AI-generated media.

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AI-generated content can mislead the public, spread misinformation, and devalue human creativity. We urge the UK government to:

Mandate AI Watermarking – All AI-generated images and videos must have a tamper-proof watermark and be legally enforced.
Ban Copyright for AI Content – Only human-made works should be copyrighted. AI-generated media must remain public domain.
This will protect artists, consumers, and public trust. Act now to regulate AI media.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/713888

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/705886

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715706

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Date submitted 10 February 2025
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