Hollywood Stars Rally Against AI's Free Use of Copyrighted Works

Over 400 Hollywood stars, including directors, actors, and musicians, have rallied against OpenAI and Google's push for AI models to access copyrighted works freely, arguing it would undermine creative industries and jobs, urging these companies to negotiate licenses instead of seeking government exemptions.

• Major Hollywood figures are pushing back against OpenAI and Google's calls for AI models to access copyrighted works without negotiating licenses.
• Over 400 creatives including directors, actors, and musicians signed a letter arguing this would undermine the creative industries that provide millions of jobs.
• They stated that AI companies like OpenAI and Google should negotiate licenses to use copyrighted material, not receive a government exemption.