The LibGen data set – what authors can do
Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI programmes
My book has been used to ‘train’ AI – what can I do?
Thousands of books have been used without permission to develop AI systems. Here’s what you need to know if your works are among them, and what action you can take
Books3: the SoA view
We respond to the publication by The Atlantic of a list of pirated books used to ‘train’ artificial intelligence
Internet Archive: ‘timely victory for authors and publishers’
Open Library’s ‘controlled digital lending’ is not fair use, court rules
Is it a scam?
The SoA’s advisors warn about misleading websites and unsolicited emails
A victory in the fight against book piracy
Our response to the charges brought against the founders of Z-Library
Publishers vs Internet Archive – huge implications for US copyright law and piracy
Four publishers take action against Internet Archive’s Open Library
SoA publishes manifesto asks for the next UK government
We call on the next Government to support Britain’s cultural heart: with funding and legislation, with transparency and ambition.
Authors call on Government to tackle online book piracy
Members of the Council of the Society of Authors have written to the Business Secretary, Greg Clark, urging him to take action against online book piracy. The letter has been signed by SoA President Philip Pullman and a further 32 members of the SoA Council.
SoA keeps up the pressure on e-book piracy
The SoA is continuing to put pressure on Open Library to cease the practice of unlawfully scanning copies of physical books and loaning them out as e-books. This practice is a direct infringement of copyright.
Help us tackle e-book piracy!
Please sign our letter to Internet Archive’s Open Library demanding that they stop lending books unlawfully online.