Update: Charter of Ethical AI Use in the Creative Industries

Thank you to all our members who have fed back to us on this issue.

To allow time to listen to members’ views and concerns, the Society of Authors will withdraw from the Charter.

There will be discussion about next steps at the AGM on 19 November.

Please continue to share your feedback on the Charter via our survey.

4 November 2026

Sign a statement opposing a change in Australian copyright which could allow AI to train on your books.

15 October 2026

Why we want to see the adoption of cross-industry standards on any generative AI use in the publishing industry.

14 October 2026

New Charter is a “small step towards defining what ethical and responsible AI might look like in the creative industries”.

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