Some propose opt-out schemes as a compromise between AI companies and creators. But opt-out schemes for gen AI training are hugely unfair to creators, and they don't work: you can't actually use them to successfully opt out. A few reasons: 1. No opt-out scheme lets you

The IPO has published its annual review on Collective Rights Management in the UK 2023/24. The Paper outlines the IPO’s work monitoring collective management organisations and other licensing bodies. Read more [link]: gov.uk/government/pub…

Some interesting thoughts here on the value of protecting and acknowledging copyright, and the role of the CLA: buff.ly/4i7Fr0O

Overall, ALCS members are supportive of us establishing a licensing solution to secure future compensation for uses by AI models. Choice remains a crucial factor as 72% expect the ability to opt-out of such a solution. Read more: alcs.co.uk/ai/

This new survey of 13,574 writers by ALCS adds to the mountain of evidence that creators strongly oppose the unlicensed training of gen AI models on their work. Some highlights: - 91% believe they should be asked permission for their works being used in training. Only 3%

Avoid copyright violations & streamline compliance with Re-Use Insights. Integration into CCC/CLA licenses, & guidance on OA & Creative Commons terms, ensure you can focus on your research without worrying about legal complexities. More updates: buff.ly/48vgTdC

CLA Board approves new workplace AI permissions for corporate and public sector licences, ensuring copyright compliance while enabling AI use for insights and decision-making. Permissions available in early 2025. Read here:bit.ly/4inLtdJ #AI #AINews #Copyright #TechNews

Senior parliamentarians and leading creatives have raised significant concerns about the theft of copyright on a mass scale by generative artificial intelligence firms at a packed event in Parliament this afternoon. newsmediauk.org/blog/2024/12/0…

We are proud to be part of the Creative Rights in AI Coalition and support the call to government to adopt the principles as a framework for developing AI policy. Read the full statement here: link.cla.co.uk/creative-right… #creativerightsinai

The Creative Rights in AI Coalition has responded to the government’s AI consultation and urged it to "enforce copyright law through transparency without compromising rights". 👇 thebookseller.com/news/creative-…

Paul McCartney: Don't let AI rip off artists bbc.com/news/articles/…

James Bennett (James Bennett), our Head of Rightsholder Relations, will speak on collective management as a solution at the International Reprography Rights Conference on Feb 19. irrc.erra.org.ae/en/ #Copyright #CMO

Jess Phillips Simon & Schuster And the winner is…Patriot by Alexei Navalny, published by Vintage Books. The author’s daughter Dasha Navalnaya collects this posthumous award.

Can’t ever remember copyright policy hitting the front page! Mail Online Mail+

We're proud to sponsor the Charles Clark Lecture alongside Association of American Publishers, Federation of European Publishers, IPA, Publishers Association, and Publishers' Licensing Services 🎉 Looking forward to Emily Hudson's talk on "What's wrong with copying? AI, pastiche, and the case for radical inaction"

Copyright law is not complicated at all. If you want to use an author's work you need to ask for permission. If you use it without permission you're breaking the law. It's so simple. It'll be incredibly difficult for us, and for other affected industries, to take on Meta, but

Publishers’ Licensing Services and the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society have announced “a significant development” in the licensing of content for generative AI 👇 thebookseller.com/news/publisher…

We welcome news about the joint venture between Copyright Licensing Agency, Publishers' Licensing Services & ALCS to develop a collective licence for generative AI. This announcement is timely and demonstrates that licensing for AI is possible with transparency & remuneration for authors.

Great to bring together friends and colleagues from the Creative Rights in AI Coalition last night for drinks at National Liberal Club – thanks to everyone who joined us from across the creative & ethical AI sectors. A special thanks to our sponsor @ProRata_AI for their support!

Marina Hyde with a new contender for best article of the generative AI era. “And look, no offence to Sora’s ‘creators’. I often walk through art galleries and realise the stuff on the walls would be so much better if I simply stole it and drew hilarious penises on it or