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SMRN co-chair, Dr Mathilde Pavis, along with network members Benjamin Field and Liam Budd, gave evidence to the Culture, Media and Sport select\u00a0committee of the House of Commons on Wednesday 11th<\/sup>\u00a0December.\u00a0 Read a summary in this report by Screen Daily:\u00a0https:\/\/www.screendaily.com\/news\/film-and-tv-inquiry-asks-if-uk-can-be-ai-leader-without-harming-creative-industries\/5200114.article<\/a><\/div>\n
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You can also read the University’s press release<\/a> on the inquiry.<\/div>\n

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