Artists, musicians, and lawmakers across the UK have launched a high-impact campaign demanding the government abandon plans to let AI companies use creative works without artists’ explicit consent or remuneration. From national newspaper protests to an album of silent studio recordings by stars like Kate Bush and Damon Albarn, this movement has rallied broad support … Read more
In a significant move, nearly 40 UK creative organisations, including publishers, authors, and photographers, have formed the Creative Rights in AI Coalition to urge the government to enforce copyright protections against unlicensed use of their work by AI companies. The coalition advocates for a licensing framework that ensures creators maintain control over their content and … Read more
In a powerful move for creators worldwide, over 13,000 artists, musicians, and other creatives have signed a statement urging AI companies to fairly compensate them for the use of their work in training generative models. The campaign, led by Fairly Trained—a certification group advocating for ethical AI practices—highlights the imbalance in the tech industry, where … Read more
A new wave of protests is sweeping the creative industry as over 10,500 artists globally, including celebrated figures like Thom Yorke, Julianne Moore, and James Patterson, have signed an open letter demanding AI companies obtain permission and fairly compensate creators for using their work in AI training. The letter, backed by diverse representatives from visual … Read more
The artist community has raised new concerns following Meta’s recent developments related to AI integration. Concept artists like Col Price and illustrators such as Eva Toorenent and Ana Bidault are questioning how these changes will affect their work. Artists fear their creations could be exploited without consent, fuelling anxiety over lost livelihoods. In response, some … Read more
In a significant global move, over 11,000 artists and creatives—including notable names like Amoako Boafo and Lynn Goldsmith—have signed an open letter urging AI companies to stop using their work without permission. Organised by former Stability AI executive Ed Newton-Rex, this campaign highlights how artists’ livelihoods are threatened by AI models trained on data acquired … Read more
In a significant step forward for artists’ rights, a U.S. court ruling has allowed a lawsuit against major AI companies to proceed, recognising that the algorithms were built using copyrighted content without proper authorisation. The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of artists and represented by Joseph Saveri and Matthew Butterick, targets firms like Stability AI … Read more
A renewed wave of artist advocacy has taken shape globally, seeking fair compensation for the use of creative works in training generative AI systems. Recent efforts include the campaign led by Fight for the Future, which underscores the urgent need for AI regulations that protect creators’ rights. Artists argue that unchecked AI systems, trained on … Read more