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10.000 escritores publican un libro sin texto

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10,000 authors, including Nobel winner Kazuo Ishiguro, published a book with almost no text inside as an AI protest.

The episode begins by describing a book with a cover, title, and 10,000 author signatures but almost no text, presented at the London Book Fair. Notable authors include Kazuo Ishiguro, Alan Moore, and Philippa Gregory. The book, 'Don't Steal This Book,' is a protest against AI systems using copyrighted materials for training without consent. Activist Ed Newton Rex originated the idea to symbolize a future where creators aren't compensated. During the fair, 1,000 copies were distributed free to attendees. The protest connects to a UK government review of copyright law, considering an 'opt-out' system where AI companies could use works unless authors explicitly object. This shifts traditional copyright logic. The host discusses how AI models learn from vast datasets, including protected books, and raises concerns about AI generating competing content. Parallels are drawn to a 2025 music protest where 1,000 musicians, including Paul McCartney and Kate Bush, released an album of studio silence. Legal actions are mentioned, such as Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement over pirated book use. New markets for AI content licenses are emerging, with publishers negotiating access to entire catalogs. The episode concludes by framing the empty book as a warning and conversation starter about AI, copyright, and creator compensation in the digital age.

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