Labours Ai Copyright Plans Hit With Overwhelming Rejection
The Telegraph18 hrs
UK Actors Vote 99% Against Digital Scanning Amid AI Dispute
Should production companies take much stronger steps to protect creatives, or is AI less dangerous than imagined by empowering independent artists?
Above: Paul W. Fleming, the head of U.K. actors union Equity, speaks at a protest in London on July 21, 2023. Image credit: Betty Laura Zapata/Bloomberg/Getty Images
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Techno-skeptic narrative
Copyright protections must be upheld, and tech companies cannot be allowed to freely exploit creative work without permission or payment. The overwhelming 88% support for requiring AI companies to obtain licenses proves that creators refuse to accept a system where their labor trains machines without compensation. Fairness and transparency aren't optional, but essential to preserving the creative industries and the people who make them great.
Techno-optimist narrative
AI tools are revolutionizing filmmaking by democratizing production and enabling creators to make high-quality content faster and cheaper than ever before. The technology allows filmmakers to produce work at the speed of culture, potentially discovering the next generation of great directors who lack big studio backing. While artists should be part of the discussion, the tech itself should be seen as a helpful tool, not a human replacement.
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