The Writers’ Union of Canada, representing 2,300 members, has sent a letter to Parliament requesting copyright law protections for Canadian authors against generative artificial intelligence (AI) services. The union argues that AI companies are profiting from authors’ hard work without proper compensation.
The Writers’ Union of Canada Seeks Copyright Protection Against AI Services
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23 July 2023, Canada
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