- 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 writingcreators
- 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 haverights
- 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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