SoA warns tax payment proposals could harm authors
The Society of Authors has responded to the HMRC consultation on an overhaul of the way Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) taxpayers fulfil their tax obligations.
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Find “fresh ideas and serendipitous connections” at Authors North conference
The SoA is heading north this autumn for the much-anticipated return of the Authors North conference.
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Anthropic case approved
The world’s largest copyright claim has been approved.
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Creators of comics struggling to survive despite a thriving industry
A report launched today lays bare the challenges facing creators of comics, revealing a landscape of financial instability and chronic overwork even as the sector itself enjoys increasing commercial success.
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Landmark Anti-SLAPP victory
For the first time, the High Court has made a declaration that legal proceedings amounted to strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP) under section 195 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
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A “hard-won moment” as the government scraps copyright exception for AI training
The Society of Authors welcomes a “hard-won moment for authors and creators”, as the government confirmed it is moving away from a proposed copyright exception for AI training.
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SoA welcomes the Lords Communications & Digital Committee’s report recommendations
The proposals prioritise a licensing‑first model for AI training, backed by a clear Government statement and stronger transparency requirements.
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The Anthropic settlement
Updates and information for our members on the Anthropic case.
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UK Government issues interim AI and copyright update
The SoA responds to the Government’s interim statement on artificial intelligence and copyright.
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Ghosts Are Real in celebrity-authored children’s fiction
This Halloween we are standing up for ghostwriters of celebrity-authored children’s fiction – calling for them to be more visible in the world of publishing.
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Anthropic AI: your questions answered
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