Today we’re publishing a statement on AI training, signed by 10,000+ creators already: “The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the livelihoods of the people behind those works, and must not be permitted.” Signatories include

The SoA stand with and encourages our fellow creatives to sign the AI training statement. This is a simple statement rejecting unlicenced training of generative AI models on creative work. There is no deadline, only the need for every voice. Sign now - aitrainingstatement.org

People from across the creative industries have signed an open letter against unlicensed use of creative works in training generative AI. Author Sam Blake, chair of the board at Society of Authors and co-signatory, joins #BBCWato to explain why creatives feel threatened by AI.

Update: 30,000+ people have now signed this. Thank you to all the new signatories 🙌

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The Society of Authors, The Writers' Guild and Equity call on the BBC to reverse cuts to audio drama at Radio 3. Sign our petition to save audio drama at the BBC - change.org/p/save-audio-d…

Day 1 of posting quotes that i love because it seems more interesting than telling the world what my kids had for breakfast (crumpets with honey). 'A learning experience is one of those things that says, 'You know that thing you just did? Don't do that.' Douglas Adams

And teaches you things about yourself you didnt know, in my experience. That you hate gardening, for example.

Day 2 of posting great quotes because its more interesting than telling the world what my kids had for breakfast (cereal with no milk 🤷) 'The presence of those seeking the truth is infinitely to be preferred to the presence of those who think they’ve found it.' Terry Pratchett

Following our devastating eviction news, we look to our final weeks to host some very special farewell events - and this is where we want to hear from you. Get tagging your favourite artists/comedians/creatives, let's make these final weeks the best in 45 years. No act too big.

Discussing the use of AI at work: Me: Ha, yeah imagine if i used AI to respond to emails. Colleague: James, LLMs sound upbeat and chatty, not snarky and irritated. Bit of a giveaway. I'm choosing to be flattered. I think.

This is utterly rubbish. Crucial part of my student life

Replace polar bear with wasp and saucepan with upside down glass, and same, same theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Day 3 of great quotes because its more interesting than telling the world what my kids had for breakfast (yoghurt and granola). (Side note: discovered I cant spell yoghurt without a run up.) 'All is fair in love, war, and tax evasion.' Tom Sharpe

I’ve been alerted that someone is pretending to be Bluemoose and asking folk to edit scripts and then asking for bank details to pay for the editing. Please note , this is a scam. We have our own editorial team. Take care. Kevin.

Day 4 of great quotes because its more interesting than posting what my kids had for breakfast (toast and jam x2). 'Books are a uniquely portable magic.' Simple as that.' Stephen King

Today in The House Of Lords, the amendment tabled by Baroness Kidron was passed with 287 votes in favour, 118 votes opposed. It would compel AI companies to make their models transparent so creators could see for themselves if their works had been used to train AI models. 🧵

Really interesting article. Captures a lot of my feelings perfectly. theguardian.com/technology/202…