Leading cultural figures in the UK have raised alarm over the proposed relaxation of copyright rules, which they believe endangers original British art and creative skill. With over 2,000 signatories, including prominent authors and illustrators, a letter published in the Observer calls on the government to preserve legal protections that ensure artists can earn a sustainable income. The signatories warn that easing copyright laws to facilitate data mining for AI will empower foreign tech companies and diminish the cultural fabric of the nation, jeopardizing genuine creativity.
Original British art and creative skill is in peril due to AI rise and proposed copyright relaxations; over 2,000 cultural figures urge the government to maintain protections.
The government aims to boost growth through AI, but artists warn this may devastate creative industries and lead to a loss of cultural identity.
Prominent figures argue that proposed copyright changes will exploit creators while enriching tech giants, undermining the traditional value of artistic labor.
Children's author Ged Adamson highlights the emotional loss of creativity and skill by suggesting AI-generated art, questioning the future of genuine artistic expression.
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