Summary
Author Philip Pullman is urging the government to change copyright laws because artificial intelligence (AI) uses writers' books without permission for training. Pullman and other authors believe writers should be paid for their work when it is used by AI. The UK government is examining this issue by consulting experts and setting up groups to explore AI and copyright.
Key Facts
- Philip Pullman is a well-known author who wrote His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust trilogies.
- Pullman wants the government to change copyright laws regarding AI's use of books for training.
- Some authors claim AI uses their work without permission or payment, which they view as theft.
- The UK started a consultation on AI and copyright laws, receiving 11,500 responses.
- Expert working groups are being set up by the UK government to address AI and copyright issues.
- Pullman’s latest book, The Rose Field, is part of a series that has sold 49 million copies globally.
- Pullman is critical of certain educational practices and organized religion.
