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March 13, 2026
The Guardian view on changes to copyright laws: authors should be protected over big tech
Writers are voicing their anger at AI theft of their work with ‘Human Authored’ logos and an empty book. The government must listen
TL;DR
- Writers are using 'Human Authored' logos and blank books to protest AI's use of their work.
- Nearly 60% of authors believe their work has been used to train AI without permission or payment.
- Almost 40% of authors have experienced a drop in income due to generative AI.
- The Society of Authors is calling for robust legislation to protect writers' rights, including consent and fair payment.
- The government is expected to release a report on AI and copyright, with proposals for relaxing existing laws having caused controversy.
- The success of certain nonfiction memoirs demonstrates the value of authentic human stories.
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