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