The UK government has abandoned plans to allow artificial intelligence firms to use music without the copyright holder's permission. The move was part of an attempt to introduce legislation that would require copyright holders to explicitly indicate when their work is being used by AI firms. However, Liz Kendall, the UK's minister for innovation and technology, stated that these plans were overwhelmingly rejected by the creative industries and the government plans to launch a new consultation to address the issue. Music industry figures, including Sir Elton John and Dr. Jo Twist, have responded positively to the decision.