Jack Thorne warns some fellow scriptwriters are using AI ‘to cheat’
Adolescence co-writer criticises government inaction and calls for laws banning secret use of AI to generate scripts
TL;DR
- Jack Thorne warns some writers are using AI as a replacement for actual writing, calling it 'cheating'.
- He criticizes the government for inaction regarding AI models trained on copyrighted material without permission.
- Thorne calls for laws to make the undeclared use of AI for script generation illegal, akin to fraud.
- He argues that publishers, studios, and streamers could use AI-generated content as an excuse to undermine writers.
- Thorne urges broadcasters like the BBC and Channel 4 to impose sanctions on writers using AI secretly.
- He emphasizes that AI should not impersonate actors, directors, or writers.
- The government spokesperson stated that copyright laws must protect the UK's creative industry while embracing AI innovation.