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Journalists and Artists Unite Against AI in Newsrooms

4/13/2026

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At the 2023 Perugia journalism festival, journalist Marisa Mazria Katz launched an open letter to bar artificial intelligence-generated images from newsrooms, drawing thousands of signatures.
Artist Sarah Andersen filed lawsuits against AI companies for using her work without consent.
The illustration industry has suffered as artists lose jobs and entry-level positions disappear.
Critics warn artificial intelligence could eliminate human workers, risking a dystopian future devoid of meaningful work and community.

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Story summary

At the 2023 Perugia journalism festival, journalist Marisa Mazria Katz launched an open letter to bar artificial intelligence-generated images from newsrooms, drawing thousands of signatures.
Artist Sarah Andersen filed lawsuits against AI companies for using her work without consent.
The illustration industry has suffered as artists lose jobs and entry-level positions disappear.
Critics warn artificial intelligence could eliminate human workers, risking a dystopian future devoid of meaningful work and community.