In London, the Creators’ Rights Alliance, representing 500,000+ creative-industry personnel, issues a ‘Do Not Use’ order to AI companies.
UK: New Leadership at the Society of Authors
The UK’s 12,400-member Society of Authors is getting both a new CEO and chairperson early this year, amid the trade union’s growth.
US: AAP Announces Support for AI Certification Nonprofit
AAP’s Maria A. Pallante is advising Fairly Trained, which certifies generative AI providers for ‘training’ without copyright infringement.
Canada Calls for AI Input With Copyright Needs Still Unmet
Ottawa is working through an AI inquiry while Canada’s publishing industry is ‘still waiting for ministers to honor their commitment.’
In England: The Society of Authors’ CEO Nicola Solomon is Retiring
Nicola Solomon, CEO of the UK Society of Authors, announces her coming retirement in April after 12 years in this role.
Surveying the Profession(s): How Much Do UK Writers Earn?
A new British survey of authors warns of falling incomes and faltering sustainability in writing occupations.
The UK’s Society of Authors: A ‘Pay the Creators’ Campaign
The Society of Authors and more than 20 associated organizations are promoting freelancers’ rights in creative work.
World Copyright Highlights as 2021 Closes: Michael Healy’s Overview
In Canada, South Africa, Singapore, India, and the United Kingdom, says Copyright Clearance Center’s Michael Healy, copyright concerns are pending.
Three Authors’ Associations Address Status of Audible.com Talks
A coalition of author organizations in the US and UK calls for more transparency from Audible to give authors ‘a true picture of how their income is being calculated.’
International Authors’ Groups Not Satisfied in #Audiblegate Dispute
Under the transatlantic pressure of writers’ associations and unions, Audible offers a concession. And the authors say it’s not enough.
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