UK authors stage protest at Meta HQ against Zuckerberg’s #bookthieves
Authors will be protesting in person and online
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The SoA responds to the government’s welfare reforms
Like so many other trade unions, member organisations and charities, the Society of Authors is concerned about the UK government’s announced welfare reforms.
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SoA and Edinburgh City of Literature to pilot programme for women writers in Edinburgh
The Mary Ratcliff Writer’s Room programme offers £1,000 and a writing space in Edinburgh
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UK creative industries launch copyright fightback against global tech firms’ AI models
Hundreds of news brand titles campaign today as the government consultation on AI ends
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Chief Executive Anna Ganley’s predictions for 2025 and areas of focus for the SoA
A look to the year ahead
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SoA updates on AI
A round-up from the SoA on recent AI news
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Scottish government unveils increased culture investment for 2025-2026
The SoA welcomes the government’s investment proposal
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The advisory team on: bad bargains
Our advisory team with advice on bad bargains for authors
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SoA welcomes cross-party parliamentary report on creator remuneration
The report echoes and endorses SoA calls for better contract terms, consent and remuneration mechanisms from AI developers and the appointment of a Freelance Commissioner
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SoA survey reveals a third of translators and quarter of illustrators losing work to AI
Survey on generative AI highlights the growing impact of new technologies on creative careers, and an urgent need for ethical development that works within copyright laws
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‘Victory for workers’ rights’ – Abrams and Jolly vs Oxford University
Judge rules in favour of authors following six-year dispute
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Judicial Review relating to Oak National Academy granted permission to proceed
The Judicial Review claim relating to the Department for Education’s proposed operating model for its new arm’s length body, Oak National Academy, has been granted permission to proceed by the High Court
