As an American who publishes with a British publisher I'm horrified by the possibility that tech companies would get to legalize theft of material that artist and writers create.
These issues seem even more ominous now that the heads of the tech companies involved have allied themselves with right-wing politics including Meta's dismantling of modest fact checking and DEI initiatives. They aren't hiding their intentions!
"To come up with that figure they ... asked an AI model." The cult of AI is getting so weird! Even when the numbers don't add up, world leaders are just capitulating to tech companies now? Have we reached the point at which 2+2=5? I wonder how future historians will explain this incredible lapse of judgment and ethics?
This is another great piece, Graham. Baroness Kidron is completely right about a lot of things, especially her (rather generous IMHO) assessment of the government as "not corrupt". I think the first few months of this Labour administration is perfectly summed up by careless and naive. They're definitely showing their inexperience. And their inability at all levels to just give straight answers is incredibly frustrating. I'm part of a copywriters' group called Writers Against the Algorithm and we're absolutely seething at this grand theft in broad daylight. Thanks for shining your light on this copyright issue. Apart from signing the petition and responding to the consultation, are there any other ways you can suggest British creators make sure their voices are heard above the AI babble?
Thanks Glenn. There's a handy 'email your MP' link here on CRAIC's site: https://www.creativerightsinai.co.uk/new-page. Continuing to speak out and blog is important. As is engaging with the tech community and getting the issues across to a wider audience, ie voters.
As an American who publishes with a British publisher I'm horrified by the possibility that tech companies would get to legalize theft of material that artist and writers create.
These issues seem even more ominous now that the heads of the tech companies involved have allied themselves with right-wing politics including Meta's dismantling of modest fact checking and DEI initiatives. They aren't hiding their intentions!
Stand strong UK!
"To come up with that figure they ... asked an AI model." The cult of AI is getting so weird! Even when the numbers don't add up, world leaders are just capitulating to tech companies now? Have we reached the point at which 2+2=5? I wonder how future historians will explain this incredible lapse of judgment and ethics?
The government is not corrupt, it is wholly owned. Surely you see that.
This is another great piece, Graham. Baroness Kidron is completely right about a lot of things, especially her (rather generous IMHO) assessment of the government as "not corrupt". I think the first few months of this Labour administration is perfectly summed up by careless and naive. They're definitely showing their inexperience. And their inability at all levels to just give straight answers is incredibly frustrating. I'm part of a copywriters' group called Writers Against the Algorithm and we're absolutely seething at this grand theft in broad daylight. Thanks for shining your light on this copyright issue. Apart from signing the petition and responding to the consultation, are there any other ways you can suggest British creators make sure their voices are heard above the AI babble?
PS here's a piece I wrote on the topic yesterday: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/glennsturgess_whats-the-big-idea-with-the-uk-governments-activity-7284990270654316546-1GP7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Thanks Glenn. There's a handy 'email your MP' link here on CRAIC's site: https://www.creativerightsinai.co.uk/new-page. Continuing to speak out and blog is important. As is engaging with the tech community and getting the issues across to a wider audience, ie voters.