The CRA is now aiming for 100,000 signatures so the issue can be considered for debate in Parliament. Photo: Shutterstock.
The Creators’ Rights Alliance (CRA) has launched a petition calling on the UK Government to introduce a statutory duty requiring AI developers to disclose any copyrighted works used to train Generative AI models. This transparency would allow creators to identify when their work has been ingested, enforce their rights, negotiate licences and ultimately be fairly paid.
Published on 29 April 2026, the petition has already surpassed 10,000 signatures — the threshold that requires a formal Government response. The CRA is now aiming for 100,000 signatures so the issue can be considered for debate in Parliament.
It is vital that creators across all disciplines know when their work is used, that consent and licensing are respected, and that fair remuneration is upheld. The UK Government must establish a framework that holds AI companies accountable, ensures creators are notified when their work is used in AI training, and strengthens legal protections so the creative sector can continue to thrive.
Show your support by signing the petition before it closes on 29 October.
About the CRA
The CRA, of which the MU is a member, is a UK coalition of major trade associations, unions and creator‑led organisations representing more than 500,000 members across the creative industries, including authors, journalists, musicians and artists. The Alliance works on policy issues directly affecting creators, such as AI, copyright and intellectual property, fair contracts, pay and working conditions.