A row has erupted over claims that Oak National Academy used copyrighted materials provided by publishers during the pandemic to develop its AI tool without their permission. The Publishers’ Association has written to Oak demanding that it suspends Aila, its AI-powered lesson assistant, until it can show it can operate without “using, reproducing, processing or transmitting” members’ materials “or any content derived from them”. But Oak said the Publishers Association had not identified any specific materials where the creator’s copyright had been infringed. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in