Hundreds of creatives warn against an AI slop future

Around 800 artists, writers, actors, and musicians have joined the 'Stealing Isn’t Innovation' campaign, supported by notable figures like Cate Blanchett and George Saunders, to protest against AI companies' unauthorized use of creative content. The campaign, backed by organizations such as the RIAA and SAG-AFTRA, seeks licensing agreements and the right for artists to opt out of their work being used to train generative AI, warning of a future dominated by low-quality 'AI slop'.