Enhancing Creativity with AI Tools: A Guide to Ethical Use for Authors
Creativity with AI is stirring up a lot of opinions in the writing world, especially about whether it has a place in the creative process. ALLi's AI policies can be accessed here. In this post, we’re not debating whether you should use AI—rather, if you do, we’ll look at how to use it effectively and ethically to assist you with brainstorming, help organize research, or generate fresh ideas. And demonstrate how AI tools don’t replace the need for human creativity and insight. Read the entire post here.
AI for Authors: Ethical & Practical Guidelines
After an open and assessed conversation with our members, advisors and other interested parties, the Alliance of Independent Authors developed some ethical and practical guidelines to AI for authors. Particular thanks to Joanna Penn, ALLi's Enterprise advisor, for her contribution and ALLi's Campaign Manager Matty Dalrymple. The job of the independent author is to write great words, publish great books, and bring those books to the readers who will value them most. AI provides tools that are useful in this work but also raises many practical, ethical and creative questions. Read the whole thing here.
The AI Revolution: Opportunities and Challenges for Indie Authors
The AI revolution in book publishing has become an increasingly relevant topic, particularly for self-published authors. Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded from being a niche interest to a central point of discussion, reflecting its growing impact on various aspects of the industry. From generating text and assisting in editing to providing marketing tools and audiobook narration, AI is reshaping how books are created, published, and consumed. This post explores these changes, drawing on insights from Thad McIlroy's book, The AI Revolution in Book Publishing, as well as perspectives from industry professionals such as Kathryn Goldman, Alessandra Torre, Kevin Stillwell, and Dan Gerstein. Read the full report here.
AI for Indie Authors: Practical Guidelines from the Alliance of Independent Authors
Like all author and publishing associations, the Alliance of Independent Authors has been following the ongoing developments regarding AI and authorship in recent months. We know just how important it is for all of us as authors to understand developments as AI pervades almost every aspect of our industry. In this post, we share our practical steps to stay up to date in 2024. Read the full report here.
Perplexity AI Sparks Controversy Over Publisher Partnerships
Perplexity AI, a search engine that generates mini-essays, faces backlash for allegedly using publisher content without permission. While major outlets like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have taken legal action, recent partnerships with publishers such as the LA Times have sparked outrage among writers, who say they were excluded from negotiations and left uncompensated. ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway reports.
Report Finds Half of Writers Support AI Licensing Deals
The Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) surveyed over 13,500 writers about their concerns with AI licensing deals, revealing that 71 percent are worried about their work being used to train AI without compensation. While half of respondents support licensing agreements, the standout finding is that 81 percent trust ALCS to handle such deals, compared to only 4 percent who trust publishers. Find the full story here.
Canadian Publishers Sue OpenAI; ChatGPT Accuracy Criticized in New Study
OpenAI is facing a lawsuit from Canadian news publishers, who accuse the company of using their content without payment. OpenAI defends its practices as “grounded in fair use,” but the controversy highlights ongoing tensions between AI startups and content creators. Meanwhile, a new study reveals that ChatGPT continues to produce inaccurate representations of publishers’ material, regardless of licensing agreements. ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway reports.
What the AI Act Draft Code of Practice Means for Authors
On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway examines the European Union's AI Act Draft Code of Practice, focusing on its impact on copyright, transparency, and data use in AI training. Listen to the podcast here.
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