Thousand of authors publish empty book to protest theft by AI companies
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.
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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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Chief Executive Anna Ganley’s predictions for 2026
A look to the year ahead
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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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Fighting for the underdog
SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley offers an update on our campaign for ethical and legal AI training
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The advisory team on: self-publishing services
Things to consider for authors wishing to self-publish
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A month of lobbying government on AI
SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley reflects on a month of lobbying government against the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works to train AI
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The advisory team on: subscription models for audiobooks online
What should authors expect from audiobook subscription models?
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The rise of the AIthor
Scam-busting investigative journalist Nick Stapleton exposes the AI-generated books being sold on Amazon
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The Meta protest day of action, 3 April 2025 – diary of your CEO
SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley reflects on our day of protest against the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works, with thanks to members for their support
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The SoA’s message to Meta: don’t steal our books
Around 150 authors made their voices heard at the protest outside Meta’s London headquarters.
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UK authors stage protest at Meta HQ against Zuckerberg’s #bookthieves
Authors will be protesting in person and online
