News and events

DACS provides a briefing for House of Lords debate on AI

DACS provided a briefing to attendees of a House of Lords debate on 24th July on the ongoing policy development of advanced artificial intelligence, its associated risks and potential approaches to regulation within the UK and internationally.

• 25 July 2023

DACS co-signs letter to policy makers on Artificial Intelligence

As a member of European Visual Artists and CISAC - the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers – DACS is pleased to co-sign an Open Letter to policy makers on Artificial Intelligence. The letter lays out principles that ensure artists and creators are respected, and copyright remains robust, with the proliferation of AI across the cultural sector.

• 24 July 2023

The forgotten creatives: Why visual artists deserve more

The Creative Industries Sector Vision unveiled last month had one glaring omission – visual artists. Christian Zimmermann thinks it’s time to recognise their contribution.

• 17 July 2023

All Party Parliamentary Group for the Visual Arts launches with new Chair

On Tuesday 23rd May 2023, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Visual Arts convened for its inaugural AGM, where the appointment of Theo Clarke MP as Chair was confirmed, along with officers of the group and key priorities.

• 10 July 2023

DACS provides a briefing for a House of Lords debate on risks faced by the creative industries

DACS provided a briefing to attendees of a House of Lords debate on Friday 7th July on the importance of the creative industries.

• 7 July 2023

DACS provides a briefing for a House of Lords debate on freelancers in the creative industries.

DACS, in collaboration with a-n and CVAN, provided a briefing to attendees ahead of a House of Lords debate asking the UK Government what support they intend to give to freelancers and self-employed workers in the arts and creative industries, and what assessment they have made of the case for a Commissioner for freelancers.

• 27 June 2023

PICSEL joins the Smart Fund

The Picture Industry Collecting Society for Effective Licensing (PICSEL) has joined The Smart Fund campaign.

• 26 June 2023

DACS responds to the Government’s white paper on AI regulation on behalf of visual artists

DACS has responded to a public consultation on the Government’s white paper on artificial intelligence (AI) called A Pro-Innovation Approach to AI Regulation released in March 2023.

• 22 June 2023

Artists celebrate Government announcement to protect artists’ rights in UK law

DACS joins artists in celebrating that the Government has confirmed that the Artist’s Resale Right (ARR) remains protected in the UK.

• 19 May 2023

DACS gives evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee inquiry into NFTs and the Blockchain

DACS has given oral evidence to the UK Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Select Committee for the inquiry into the operation, risks and benefits of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the Blockchain.

• 19 April 2023

DACS responds to UK Government's new white paper on AI regulation

The UK Government’s newly published white paper details plans for implementing a pro-innovation approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation and seeks views through a supporting consultation.

• 31 March 2023

DACS evidence contributes to government not proceeding with AI copyright proposals.

DACS provided comprehensive evidence and briefings that have contributed to the UK Government not introducing proposals for a new text and data mining exception.

• 3 February 2023