Tag: creative industries
38 articles tagged creative industries
Designer says small firms now make their own AI artwork
An East Yorkshire designer and one of the pub landladies who no longer hires him put a human face on where creative-sector displacement is actually landing.
Readers rated ChatGPT short stories above human-written ones
A study of 1,682 adults found AI-written short stories scored higher for quality and absorption, and readers could not reliably tell which was which.
Cambridge University Press joins AI copyright coalition
Cambridge University Press has become a founding member of ARIAM, a creative-industries coalition pressing for accountability and IP protection in AI development.
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.
Hachette pulls horror novel after suspected AI writing
Publisher withdraws Shy Girl from UK sale and cancels US launch following online investigation into AI-generated prose, in a growing industry flashpoint.
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.
Newcastle Pubs Ban AI-Generated Brewery Art to Protect Local Artists
Two Newcastle venues refuse to display AI-generated brewery artwork, sparking a wider debate about the impact of generative AI on independent creative workers.
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.
Creative Workers Reveal How AI Is Reshaping Their Livelihoods
From artists abandoning commissions to copywriters becoming AI editors, UK creatives share their experiences as generative AI transforms their industries.