04.03.2025 12:44:00
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Creative professionals continue to fight against the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in art, media, and entertainment. Lawsuits, strikes, and statements from cultural figures are becoming more frequent, reflecting society’s growing concerns about algorithms replacing human creativity.
In July 2024, actor Nicolas Cage spoke out against digital actor cloning. After his body was scanned for a noir-themed Spider-Man series, he raised concerns that studios could use his digital likeness without permission—even after his death. Later, he urged actors to resist this technology.
The gaming industry saw strikes by voice actors and motion capture specialists. The SAG-AFTRA union failed to reach agreements with major studios like Activision and Warner Bros. on protecting performers from being replaced by AI.
The music industry is also pushing back against AI. Labels like Universal, Sony, and Warner sued Udio and Suno, platforms generating songs in the style of famous artists. Singer Tift Merritt called such technologies “theft,” arguing they replace real musicians’ work.
In August 2024, a group of US senators urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate AI-generated texts’ impact on media competition. Lawmakers worry that AI-generated news snippets on search engines and social media are diverting traffic and revenue away from publishers.
By the fall of 2024, actor Robert Downey Jr. stated he would sue anyone attempting to replicate his likeness with AI. Meanwhile, Ben Affleck argued that AI wouldn’t replace acting but could create new opportunities in the film industry.
In Germany, GEMA sued OpenAI for using song lyrics without permission—the first European lawsuit focused on AI and lyrics rather than audio recordings.
Meanwhile, The New York Times accused OpenAI of deleting potential evidence in its copyright case. OpenAI called it a technical error, but NYT lawyers demand greater transparency.
In early 2025, Meta faced controversy when authors accused the company of training AI on pirated books. Internal documents suggest CEO Mark Zuckerberg was aware of the practice.
In the UK, lawmakers debated allowing AI to be trained on copyrighted material without permission. Paul McCartney and Elton John opposed the initiative, warning it would devastate artists.
In February 2025, publishers Forbes, Politico, and Vox sued Cohere, alleging the company copied their articles to train AI models.
Amid these legal battles, a thousand British musicians released a “silent album” to protest plans allowing AI to freely use creative content.
All these events indicate that the fight for creators' rights is only intensifying. Lawsuits, legislative initiatives, and protests are expected to increase, keeping the debate over AI’s role in the arts alive.
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In July 2024, actor Nicolas Cage spoke out against digital actor cloning. After his body was scanned for a noir-themed Spider-Man series, he raised concerns that studios could use his digital likeness without permission—even after his death. Later, he urged actors to resist this technology.
The gaming industry saw strikes by voice actors and motion capture specialists. The SAG-AFTRA union failed to reach agreements with major studios like Activision and Warner Bros. on protecting performers from being replaced by AI.
The music industry is also pushing back against AI. Labels like Universal, Sony, and Warner sued Udio and Suno, platforms generating songs in the style of famous artists. Singer Tift Merritt called such technologies “theft,” arguing they replace real musicians’ work.
In August 2024, a group of US senators urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate AI-generated texts’ impact on media competition. Lawmakers worry that AI-generated news snippets on search engines and social media are diverting traffic and revenue away from publishers.
By the fall of 2024, actor Robert Downey Jr. stated he would sue anyone attempting to replicate his likeness with AI. Meanwhile, Ben Affleck argued that AI wouldn’t replace acting but could create new opportunities in the film industry.
In Germany, GEMA sued OpenAI for using song lyrics without permission—the first European lawsuit focused on AI and lyrics rather than audio recordings.
Meanwhile, The New York Times accused OpenAI of deleting potential evidence in its copyright case. OpenAI called it a technical error, but NYT lawyers demand greater transparency.
In early 2025, Meta faced controversy when authors accused the company of training AI on pirated books. Internal documents suggest CEO Mark Zuckerberg was aware of the practice.
In the UK, lawmakers debated allowing AI to be trained on copyrighted material without permission. Paul McCartney and Elton John opposed the initiative, warning it would devastate artists.
In February 2025, publishers Forbes, Politico, and Vox sued Cohere, alleging the company copied their articles to train AI models.
Amid these legal battles, a thousand British musicians released a “silent album” to protest plans allowing AI to freely use creative content.
All these events indicate that the fight for creators' rights is only intensifying. Lawsuits, legislative initiatives, and protests are expected to increase, keeping the debate over AI’s role in the arts alive.
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