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12,000 Authors Demand Action Against Meta's AI Exploitation

4/3/2025

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Over 12,000 authors, including prominent voices, are rallying for government intervention against Meta for allegedly exploiting their works to train AI without permission. Abie Longstaff from the Society of Authors highlights the profound emotional toll this theft takes on creativity. The authors are calling for fair compensation and stronger regulations to safeguard their intellectual property in an era of rising AI challenges in the UK.

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Over 12,000 authors, including prominent voices, are rallying for government intervention against Meta for allegedly exploiting their works to train AI without permission. Abie Longstaff from the Society of Authors highlights the profound emotional toll this theft takes on creativity. The authors are calling for fair compensation and stronger regulations to safeguard their intellectual property in an era of rising AI challenges in the UK.