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Hollywood Stars Fight AI on Copyright Ground
31 Oct
Summary
- Industry groups filed a legal brief opposing AI training on creative works.
- Prominent figures like Anne Hathaway voiced support for consent and compensation.
- Arguments center on existing licensing frameworks and copyright protection.
A coalition of Hollywood figures and industry organizations has submitted a 31-page legal brief to the Southern District of New York, challenging the use of creative works for AI training. Co-signed by entities including CAA and the Music Artists Coalition, the brief argues against AI companies' claims of prohibitive licensing costs and lack of valuation methods for training data.
The filing features endorsements from prominent Hollywood stars such as Anne Hathaway, Emma Thompson, and Ron Howard, who emphasize the importance of consent and established protocols for using their likeness, voice, and image. They advocate for conversations and contracts, framing consent as the foundation of creativity, not a barrier.
The groups highlighted existing collective licensing frameworks, citing examples like the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers. These systems, they contend, efficiently manage rights at scale, solving transaction-cost problems and providing a precedent for AI data clearance. This intervention supports broader legal actions, including The New York Times' lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, concerning copyright infringement and unlawful use of content for AI development.
