Creative industries worldwide are facing big changes because of artificial intelligence. A new report from the United Kingdom's Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) shows that generative AI is reshaping creative jobs like writing, art, and music. The report, launched at London's SXSW festival, highlights challenges for artists including copyright protection, fair pay, and job security when AI uses their work. It recommends new rules to ensure AI helps rather than harms creative professionals.

In response, UK lawmakers held special meetings to discuss these issues. They focused on the Data Bill and ways to make sure creators get paid when AI trains on their work. Creative professionals shared worries about losing income and control over their art. These talks aim to build better AI governance for the creative sector.

Experts warn that AI agents could soon handle simple creative tasks. These smart systems might do entry-level jobs like basic graphic design or writing, which could lead to job losses in creative fields. The technology for such agents is improving fast, with models like Anthropic's Claude 4 showing advanced skills.

Companies are already releasing AI tools for creative work. Midjourney launched Model V1, an AI system that makes videos from text descriptions. This tool lets users control motion and style, changing how videos get made for ads or films. While not a full agent yet, it shows the direction of AI in creativity.

The UK report suggests that challenges in creative industries might spread to other fields. How we handle AI rules and worker protection in creative jobs could set examples for healthcare, law, and more. Good policies now might prevent job losses later.

Looking ahead, AI agents could become common in creative work. Their ability to handle tasks might change how art gets made. The IFOW report urges quick action to make sure AI helps workers rather than replacing them entirely.