Writers' Guild of Great Britain Publishes Report on AI

Current concerns about AI in the report include decreased job opportunities for writers, the suppression of writer pay, infringements of copyright and the use of writers' work without their permission, and lack of adequate regulation from the government. Eighty-one percent of respondents to the survey felt that writers should be paid a fee when their work is used by AI systems.
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WGGB "believes that while AI systems are not yet sophisticated enough to accurately mimic the standard of writing produced by professional writers this is a likely future scenario," its position statement reads. "However, the union does not believe that AI will ever be able to match the originality, authenticity, enthusiasm and humanity that professional writers put into their storytelling." It also "believes that, if used in an ethical, transparent and responsible way, there are potential benefits-including allowing writers to diversify and increase their income streams and sustain a writing career."