Don’t let AI steal our copyright, giants of the arts tell Labour
- An album featuring silent recordings was released by artists including Kate Bush and Annie Lennox to protest changes to AI laws in the U.K. That threaten creative control over copyrighted material.
- The U.K. Government is consulting on allowing tech firms to use copyrighted material for AI training unless creators opt out, which has prompted strong opposition from artists and organizations.
- The silent album illustrates the potential fate of creative venues if the government's plan proceeds, according to artists involved in the project.
- Profits from the album will be donated to Help Musicians, a charity supporting musicians in need.
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Thousands of artists join in a protest album against AI: “Is this what we want?”
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