Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work
March 11, 2026
•TheGuardian_Technology•Strong impact[key points]
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- •Thousands of authors protest against AI firms using their work without permission.
- •The UK government is assessing the economic impact of proposed changes in copyright law.
- •Publishers are launching an AI licensing initiative to give legal access to published works.
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