British screenwriter and playwright Jack Thorne has expressed concern over the increasing use of artificial intelligence in creative industries. Thorne, known for his work on the drama 'Adolescence' and the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', has highlighted the need for clear legal frameworks that prohibit the secret use of technology for content generation.
Thorne stated that writing and copyright are the foundation of creative work, and that any attempt to bypass these principles should be strictly penalised. 'Writing is work, and work must be honest,' he stated, adding that artificial intelligence should not be used as a substitute for effort, but only as a tool to assist in processes such as checking grammar or discussing ideas.
In a speech delivered in London, Thorne criticised the British government for its inaction regarding the mass gathering of material for AI training models. 'The government is taken aback by the technology,' he said, noting that current legal frameworks do not sufficiently protect against the unauthorised use of copyrighted works. Thorne expressed concern that such practices could lead to the devaluation of the work of writers and other creative professionals.
Thorne also stated that such actions should be treated as serious forgery, given that they infringe on copyright. 'If someone steals another's work, that is forgery,' he stated, adding that such acts should be strictly penalised.
Thorne also expressed concern that some individuals in his field were already using AI to deceive. 'This is not just a question of technology, but of ethics,' he stated. Thorne called for urgent measures to prevent the further spread of such practices, emphasising the need to protect the integrity of creative work and copyright.
