Famous Faces Fight for Fair Play in AI's Training Game

A group of well-known stars has stepped into the spotlight to challenge tech giants over AI training practices. Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are among the 700+ supporters of the "Stealing Isn't Innovation" campaign. This initiative, launched by the Human Artistry Campaign, accuses tech companies of using copyrighted works without permission to train AI tools. The campaign argues that this practice threatens the livelihoods of real creators. It calls for tech companies to license works and allow creators to opt out of AI training. The campaign's message is clear: stealing isn't innovation, and it's time for tech companies to respect creators' rights. The Human Artistry Campaign is a mix of unions, artists' rights groups, and trade associations. It includes big names like the Writers Guild of America and the Recording Industry Association of America. The campaign's senior advisor, Dr. Moiya McTier, emphasizes the importance of collaboration between tech companies and creators.So far, only a few Hollywood companies have entered into licensed agreements for AI training. The most notable is Disney, which recently signed a three-year deal with OpenAI. This deal allows Disney to bring some of its iconic characters to OpenAI's video-generation tool, Sora. The campaign's supporters include a wide range of artists and creators. Musicians like Cyndi Lauper and Questlove, authors like George Saunders and Jodi Picoult, and actors like David Lowery and Olivia Munn have all lent their support. The campaign's message is resonating with many in the creative community. The debate over AI training practices is heating up. As AI tools become more advanced, the question of how they are trained becomes increasingly important. The "Stealing Isn't Innovation" campaign is a call to action for tech companies to respect creators' rights and work collaboratively to create innovative solutions.