Algorithmic transparency and clear identification of a work’s provenance are foundational to AI trustworthiness. Stakeholders should work collaboratively to develop standards for technologies that identify the input used to create AI-generated output. humanartistrycampaign.com

Congratulations to DACS member Claudette Johnson for being shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2024.

The exhibition will open in September at Tate Britain.

Featured on The Art Newspaper by Gareth Harris.

theartnewspaper.com/2024/04/24/tur…

In the recently released Creator remuneration report by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, the Government was recommended to ensure that creators have proper mechanisms to enforce their consent and receive fair compensation for the use of their work by AI developers.

dacs.org.uk/news-events/cu…

A new ‘ChatGPT for music’ can create customized music on demand... 'To be blunt, the songs it creates are excruciating,' reports POLITICO. Read the full story : politico.com/newsletters/di…

We gave evidence to support this report back in Sep 23 with DACS Directors UK BECS

The report makes recommendations that we have long campaigned for (a Freelancer Commissioner, the Smart Fund & AI regulation) - now we just need the Government to listen

This event tonight at 16.30, Artificial intelligence and copyright – working with the robots
sees Society of Authors discuss all things AI with the National Union of Journalists including policy and practice in relation to generative AI.
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We welcome the Culture, Media and Sport Committee's new report recommendations which include stronger copyright protections and fair compensation for creators, particularly with the rise of AI and the threat it poses to Intellectual Property

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🎧 NEW #InsideIllustration Podcast episode!

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Dr Rachel Emily Taylor hosts a conversation with Illustrator/Designer Micaela Alcaino and AD Patrick Insole on the process behind creating striking book covers.

Freely available wherever you listen to your podcasts!

MPs call for a new champion for freelance rights, to improve pay, working conditions & protection against AI.
The culture select committee’s report is full of helpful recs and ideas. Yes to a Freelance Commissioner! Read the report: nuj.org.uk/resource/mps-c… #FairDeal4Freelances

CRA members are welcome to attend Artificial intelligence and copyright – working with the robots

On 15 April @ 16:30 - 17:30 BST

This is a Free, Virtual Event organised by the NUJ Edinburgh Freelance Branch

You can sign up to attend here:
www2.societyofauthors.org/event/the-soci…

.Barbara Hayes praises the new creator remuneration report from Culture, Media and Sport Committee for showing 'real insight into the issues facing the industry.. recognising the crucial role creators play in the UK economy'.

Our full response: ow.ly/LGrC50Rc1V0

The Commons report published today makes key recommendations to the Government, including implementing the recommendations from the DCMS-sponsored Good Work Review, using the CRA CREATOR campaign as a basis for fair working standards.

We’ve been highlighting our concerns about #AI , but we’re also aware it can be of benefit to writers, who might want to use AI as a research or writing tool

To protect your own and other creators' rights we’ve produced a new guide

Find out more:

writersguild.org.uk/using-ai-as-a-…

“There's been such a focus on AI and how amazing and wonderful and fantastical it is... few have actually considered: why are we doing this?'
 
Listen to Equity's Liam Budd on BBC Radio 4 talk about performers' experience of AI misuse and Equity's fight for fairness and ethics:

CRA members are welcome to attend Artificial intelligence and copyright – working with the robots

On 15 April @ 16:30 - 17:30 BST

This is a Free, Virtual Event organised by the NUJ Edinburgh Freelance Branch

You can sign up to attend here:
www2.societyofauthors.org/event/the-soci…

'Unchecked, AI will set in motion a race to the bottom'

Over 200 musicians have signed an open letter, urging Big Tech not to deploy generative AI that undermines human artistry and denies fair compensation 👇
bbc.co.uk/news/technolog…

A useful guide on how to take a case to the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court gov.uk/guidance/take-…

Directors UK are looking for TWO Communications Officers to join the team! Find out more here: directors.uk.com/about/vacancies

Artist Resale Right (ARR) royalties are now reciprocal between Australia and the UK. This is a significant milestone that will benefit both UK and Australian artists alike for their work.

Read more below:
👉 dacs.org.uk/news-events/uk…

👉 gov.uk/government/new…

What can copyright do for the legacy of my art?

First, make a Will, so your artistic works are treated and remembered how you wish and your loved ones will benefit financially from the royalties generated by both copyright and the Artist’s Resale Right.

dacs.org.uk/advice