Creatives Appeal: Protect Art and Ideas from AI Domination

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AI and Copyright: British Cultural Figures Issue Urgent Plea

British figures in arts and culture, including Mark Haddon, Axel Scheffler, and Michael Rosen, have signed a letter urging the government to preserve legal safeguards for artists and writers. They warn that the government's plans to loosen copyright rules could jeopardize original British art and creativity. Over 2,000 signatories, including renowned creative minds, have published the letter in The Observer. They appeal to the government to maintain existing intellectual property protections that provide artists and writers with sustainable income prospects. The letter specifically targets a clause in the government's upcoming AI Opportunity Action Plan, which proposes eliminating copyright restrictions to facilitate data-mining of creative works. The signatories express astonishment at the government's willingness to hand over their lifetime of work to "automated competitors." Children's book author and illustrator Ged Adamson questions why we would generate artwork using AI instead of fostering creativity in children. He emphasizes the importance of protecting individual creative output, as the proposed changes could rob artists not only of income but also of their capacity for original thought. Fellow author Benji Davies shares concerns that the government is undermining the foundation of a vibrant creative culture without offering any long-term benefits. He expresses disappointment with the government's disregard for copyright protection for individual creators.