Today we are sharing the We Are Better Than This video animation across our platforms with a call to sign a petition to protect creators’ rights. We spoke to Chris Haughton, one of the co-founders of We Are Better Than This, about how the campaign came about.
The world’s largest copyright claim has been approved.
This week our Chief Executive, Anna Ganley, has been at the International Authors Forum (IAF) AGM in Mexico City. Among the events was a panel discussion on AI, where John Degen made a powerful contribution. He has very kindly allowed us to share his words here.
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.
Around 10,000 authors have come together to publish an empty book protesting against the theft of books by tech companies to train AI models.
The proposals prioritise a licensing‑first model for AI training, backed by a clear Government statement and stronger transparency requirements.
A look to the year ahead
The SoA responds to the Government’s interim statement on artificial intelligence and copyright.
Suggestions from the SoA’s advisory team to protect yourself and your work from the impact of new technologies
SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley offers an update on our campaign for ethical and legal AI training
Things to consider for authors wishing to self-publish
SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley reflects on a month of lobbying government against the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works to train AI
