Book sector raises alarm with campaign: AI companies use books without permission

The Flemish book sector protests against tech companies using books without permission to train AI models. Various publishers' organizations have launched the 'Everyone Author' campaign, supported by writers like Tom Lanoye and Kristien Hemmerechts. They argue that major AI companies violate copyright by using their works without compensation, leading to a decline in quality literature as AI-generated content competes with human authors. The sector demands that AI companies seek permission and provide transparency about the works used for training. A campaign book titled 'Fake' illustrates the issue with blank pages, emphasizing the risk of losing diverse voices in literature.