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January 22, 2026
Hundreds of creatives warn against an AI slop future
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TL;DR
- Over 800 creatives, including Cate Blanchett, Cyndi Lauper, and George Saunders, signed a campaign against AI companies.
- The campaign, called "Stealing Isn’t Innovation," accuses AI companies of "theft at a grand scale" by using creative content without authorization or payment.
- The Human Artistry Campaign, comprising organizations like the RIAA and SAG-AFTRA, is behind the effort.
- The campaign demands licensing agreements, a strong enforcement environment, and the right for artists to opt out of their work being used for AI training.
- Concerns include the spread of misinformation, deepfakes, and low-quality AI-generated content, dubbed "AI slop."
- Some solutions being explored include licensing deals between content owners and AI companies, and content creators implementing standards to block their work from AI training.