Tag: creative industries
31 articles tagged creative industries
Crime novel deal collapses over unprovable AI questions
Agents withdrew a debut thriller after a reported $2m offer, saying they could no longer authenticate how the manuscript was written.
Zine makers stake out an anti-AI position as DIY publishing pushes back
From London's Polyester to Melbourne illustrators, zine creators are making AI a deliberate stylistic and ethical line — including AI-checking submitted writing.
Premier League Joins Pushback on UK AI Copyright Reform
The Premier League has formally opposed government plans to weaken copyright for AI training, citing £8bn annual UK economic contribution and 100,000 jobs.
UK Government Backtracks on AI Copyright After Creative Sector Outcry
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall confirms the government has dropped its preferred approach to AI copyright, following widespread opposition from artists including Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa.
10,000 authors publish empty book in AI copyright protest
Writers including Kazuo Ishiguro and Richard Osman release 'Don't Steal This Book' at London book fair, demanding government protect creative copyright from AI firms.
House of Lords Urges UK Government to Back Licensing Regime for AI Use of Creative Works
A Lords committee warns that the UK's creative industries face a 'clear and present danger' from AI firms using copyrighted work without permission, calling for a licensing-first approach.
ByteDance to Restrain Seedance AI Video Tool After Hollywood Backlash
TikTok's parent company ByteDance has pledged to strengthen safeguards on its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator after Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter and Hollywood studios accused it of mass copyright infringement.
What Has AI Done to Illustrators? A 30% Drop in Attention and a Creative Reckoning
Research shows AI image tools cut attention to human illustrators by 30% and reduced output by 10%, while professionals argue the creative process itself is what matters.
AI Actress Creator Defends Tilly Norwood Against Hollywood Job Theft Claims
Particle6 founder argues AI performers will create more work for actors by enabling productions that otherwise wouldn't get made.