AI Training Licensing for Businesses Developing AI models, whether you are training large language models (LLMs), fine-tuning existing systems, or building retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications, requires access to high quality, published content as well as the permissions to use it. Secure the permissions to use content for training AI models with a CLA Licence tailored to your needs. Request information CLA’s new Generative AI Training Licence is for organisations developing AI models that rely on published text-based content. Whether you’re building foundational models, fine-tuning for specific domains, or integrating generative AI into internal tools, this licence helps you: Access high-quality published content from trusted sources Ensure your use of content is ethical, legal, and compliant Tailor permissions to your specific use case — from large-scale training to targeted fine-tuning Mitigate legal risk with a clear framework and CLA-backed indemnity against third-party infringement claims "*" indicates required fields NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name* First Last Email* Organisation Name*We are Training foundational models Fine-tuning existing models Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Domain-specific model development (e.g. legal, medical, financial) Internal tool development using generative AI Experimental / research-based training Not sure yet / exploring options Tell us more about your enquiry* Supporting Organisations are using generative AI in increasingly diverse and sophisticated ways, from training large-scale models to fine-tuning for specialist outputs, or integrating AI into internal systems. CLA’s Generative AI Training Licence is designed to support these varied approaches by providing access to high-quality published content under a clear, compliant framework. Model Training Large tech firms and AI labs experimenting with foundational models. Teams working retrospectively with large volumes of published content. Fine-Tuning Enterprise organisations in regulated sectors like healthcare, law, finance, and education. AI-native companies adapting base models for specialist outputs. RAG Organisations embedding generative AI into internal tools and workflows. Use cases requiring current, domain-specific content, such as journals, magazines, and specialist publications. Why work with CLA? CLA has a long-standing history of developing licensing solutions that evolve with the way organisations use published content. From the early days of photocopying and scanning to today’s digital and AI-powered environments, we’ve consistently supported innovation while safeguarding rightsholder and creators’ rights. Our Generative AI Training Licence continues this tradition by offering a future-ready framework that enables responsible, scalable use of published content in AI development. Partner with a trusted licensing authority: CLA is the UK’s recognised Collective Management Organisation (CMO) for published text, regulated by the IPO. Access content from leading publishers: Including high-quality, domain-specific sources across sectors. Choose flexible licensing options: Tailored to your use case, whether for training, fine-tuning, or RAG. Supports responsible innovation: Enable ethical AI development with a clear, compliant framework. Benefit from CLA’s infrastructure: Scalable, secure, and designed to meet the needs of modern content use. Further information Press Release CLA, in collaboration with PLS and ALCS, is proud to announce the launch of the world’s first voluntary collective licence for generative AI training. Read now AI & Copyright Discover what else CLA is doing to support the creative community by exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI. Find out more For Rightsholders If you are a rightsholder and would like to find out more about how you could benefit from this licence. Find out more
