Scarlett Johansson Joins 700 Creators in Anti‑AI Campaign Stealing Isn’t Innovation

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Over 700 creatives, including Cate Blanchett and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, have signed an open letter as part of the “Stealing Isn’t Innovation” campaign. This campaign, led by the Human Artistry Campaign, protests the use of creators’ work to train AI models without permission or adherence to copyright law.

key points of the campaign:

* AI development shouldn’t rely on theft: The campaign argues that using copyrighted material without authorization is simply theft, not innovation.
* Advocates for licensing and partnerships: They suggest tech companies pursue licensing deals and ethical partnerships with creators.
* AI and creator rights can coexist: The group believes it’s possible to advance AI while respecting the rights of artists and writers.
* Broad support: Many prominent figures in music, film, and television have signed on, including Bonnie Raitt, Chaka Khan, Common, Cyndi Lauper, Questlove, R.E.M., Vince Gilligan and One Republic.
* Past Criticism: Both Gordon-Levitt and Johansson have previously expressed concerns about AI, with Gordon-Levitt specifically calling for a pause in the development of AI super-intelligence untill safety standards are established.