Blank pages and empty studios – is that what we want? Join SOA Advisory Clinic co-hosts Johanna Clarke and Theo Jones as they catch up on the Don't Steal this Book campaign launched at the London Book Fair 2026 with the support of the Society of Authors and the Publishers Association. Featuring campaign organiser, Ed Newton-Rex.

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Don't Steal This Book

Thousand of authors publish empty book to protest theft by AI companies - The Society of Authors

Ed Newton-Rex

Thousands of authors publish 'empty' book in protest over AI using their work | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian

Is This What We Want? (campaign website)

Is This What We Want? - Album by 1,000 UK Artists | Spotify

Paul McCartney | News | Paul joins music industry protest against AI with silent song release

Paul McCartney joins music industry protest against AI with silent track | Paul McCartney | The Guardian

Statement on AI training — Ed Newton-Rex

A "hard-won moment" as the government scraps copyright exception for AI training - The Society of Authors

Join the SoA - The Society of Authors