Scarlett Johansson and Cate Blanchett are among hundreds of actors, musicians and writers backing a new campaign accusing artificial intelligence companies of unlawfully exploiting creative work to train their systems.
The campaign, titled “Stealing Isn’t Innovation”, launched on Thursday with the support of around 800 creative professionals, including the band R.E.M. and bestselling author Jodi Picoult.
In a joint statement, the signatories accuse technology companies of using copyrighted material “without authorisation or regard for copyright law” to build commercial AI platforms.
“Artists, writers and creators of all kinds are banding together with a simple message,” the statement said. “Stealing our work is not innovation. It’s not progress. It’s theft — plain and simple.”
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