Thom Yorke on AI protest

Over 10,500 creatives, including prominent musicians like Thom Yorke of Radiohead and Robert Smith of The Cure, have signed a petition opposing the unlicensed use of their works to train artificial intelligence models. The petition emphasizes that such practices pose a 'major, unjust threat' to the livelihoods of artists and must not be allowed. Notable signatories also include ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus, actors Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon, and Nobel-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro. This movement stems from ongoing legal disputes regarding copyright infringement as tech firms utilize creative content without permission. The letter was organized by Ed Newton-Rex, a British composer and former AI executive, who criticized the disparity in how AI companies value creative input compared to technical resources. The collective action highlights growing concerns within the creative industry regarding the ethical implications of AI.