Sir Elton John Sir described the government as an "absolute loser" and said he felt "incredible betrayal" about the plan to exempt technology companies from copyright law.

He said only in a conversation with Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday, he said that if ministers continue to plan to allow AI companies to use artists’ content without payment, they will “theft, highly theft.”

This week, the government rejected the House of Lords’ proposal, asking AI companies to disclose the materials they use to develop plans.

A government spokesman said there will be a “no change” in copyright law unless we are completely satisfied that they work for creators”.

The generated AI programs are learned from large amounts of data such as online text, images or music to generate new content, just like humans have made it.

Sir Elton said the "danger" is that for young artists, "they have no resources … to fight big technology."

He added: "It's a criminal because I feel incredible."

"The House of Lords voted, and it was good for us," he said. "The government just looked at it and seemed to be saying, 'Well, seniors... can afford it like me.'"

On Monday, the House of Lords voted with a 147 majority to modify the data (use and access) bill to increase transparency requirements, aiming to ensure that copyright owners must allow their work.

But on Wednesday's House of Commons members voted to reject the change, meaning the bill will continue to walk back and forth between the two houses until they reach a deal.

Sir Elton warned the government that it was “robbing the legacy and income of young people” and added that he thought the government was “just an absolute loser and I was very angry about it”.

The singer said Prime Minister Sir Kyle Starmer needed to be "wise" and described technical secretary Peter Kyle as "a little idiot."

He said if the government does not change the plan, he would be ready to bring the minister to court and said “we will fight it all the time”.

Speaking with the 78-year-old, playwright James Graham said ministers “must understand the value of creativity…but it’s frustrating that complacency or willingness to let Silicon Valley tech brothers get everything in their own way.”

British Music CEO Tom Kiehl told the BBC that the government is “on the edge” to provide “pilgrimage” to the country’s music industry at the expense of the lamb.

He added that the Prime Minister “is not allowed to sell” the next generation of singers, songwriters, musicians and music creators “along the river” and allowed all talent to be crushed by letting Soulless ai bots plunder their work.

Before the House of Lords vote, Sir Elton joined more than 400 British musicians, writers and artists to sign a letter calling on the Prime Minister to update copyright laws in a way that protects them from artificial intelligence.

Beatles singer Sir Paul McCartney also signed the letter, after telling the BBC that AI poses a risk of the “Wild West” in which the copyright of the artist cannot be properly protected.

A government spokesman said it hopes UK creative industries and AI companies “thrive, which is why we are consulting a range of measures that we hope both sectors can work for both sectors.

The spokesman said it was “critical” by the government’s response to the proposal’s consultations, allowing developers to use the creator’s content unless the rights holder is elected to “opt-out”.

They added, “It is just as important that we put the foundation on the foundation now when we think about the next step”.

“That’s why we are committed to publishing reports and economic impact assessments – exploring various issues and options in all aspects of the debate.”

The complete interview with Sir Elton John will be conducted Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Sunday, January 18, BST 09:00.

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