US EditionR.E.M., Bonnie Raitt & More Protest AI Theft with Stealing Isn’t Innovation Campaign
The Human Artistry Campaign urges AI firms to adopt licensing, citing risks to U.S. jobs and creative incentives from unauthorized use of copyrighted works.
- Recently, the Human Artistry Campaign launched the `Stealing Isn't Innovation` movement, publishing an open letter demanding ethical partnerships and licensing, with a banner appearing on social media and full‑page ads.
- Organizers argue the dispute stems from major tech companies using American creators' work without authorization to train AI models, which the campaign calls a `massive rip off` threatening U.S. jobs and economic growth while AI companies claim their use qualifies as fair use.
- Leading signees include Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, Vince Gilligan, REM and others, while the Human Artistry Campaign features the Recording Industry Association of America, SAG‑AFTRA, Recording Academy and Directors Guild of America; Johansson previously objected when OpenAI released a ChatGPT voice resembling her.
- The campaign is pressing for licensing deals while some companies have negotiated agreements; studios including Warner Bros., Disney and NBCUniversal have filed lawsuits over Midjourney, and the Motion Picture Association is not listed among signees.
- Organizers warn the long‑term risk is the 'static' represents our future if AI developers continue sidelining American creators, who soon may find original work unaffordable, threatening the creative pipeline and U.S. entertainment industry.
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