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Australian creators launch 'Stop AI Theft' campaign (Level A1) — a crowd of people holding up signs and flags

Australian creators launch 'Stop AI Theft' campaignCEFR A1

9 Apr 2026

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Adapted from Mong Palatino, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by DJ Paine, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
66 words
  • Creators in Australia start the "Stop AI Theft" campaign.
  • They say AI tools use their work without permission.
  • They say this use hurts jobs and income.
  • The campaign asks big companies to pay creators.
  • Campaigners want simple rules and clear rights.
  • They use the hashtag #PayUp to show their message.
  • The campaign asked tech companies to discuss the problem.
  • Creators want public rules, payment and fairness.

Difficult words

  • creator — person who makes art, videos, music or writing
    creators
  • campaign — organized actions to reach a public goal
  • permission — agreement to allow someone to use something
  • income — money a person gets from work or sales
  • right — legal or normal freedoms people have
    rights
  • fairness — equal and just treatment for everyone

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Discussion questions

  • Should big companies pay creators?
  • Do you use AI tools to make art or writing?
  • Would you join a campaign for creators?

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