British celebrities beat AI companies lobbying over creative-work rights
High-profile British figures from the creative industries helped oppose efforts by AI companies to secure free use of creative work, according to the supplied report. The campaign’s architect says public figures can bring copyright arguments into newspapers, news bulletins and social media, while warning that Australia may face a similar debate.
British celebrities and other prominent figures in the creative industries helped a campaign opposing efforts by AI companies to obtain free use of songs, books and pictures, according to the supplied report.
The campaign’s architect said people care about creative works that influence important moments in their lives. The report says the involvement of well-known figures helped put the campaign’s arguments in newspapers, news bulletins and on social media.
The report presents the UK campaign as a warning for Australia as it considers copyright reform, but does not provide further details about the proposed Australian changes.
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