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March 10, 2026

Thousands of authors published EMPTY BOOKS with the same title: This is a BIG PROTEST against a powerful industry!

Thousands of authors published an "empty" book, titled "Do Not Steal This Book".

Thousands of authors published EMPTY BOOKS with the same title: This is a BIG PROTEST against a powerful industry!

TL;DR

  • Approximately 10,000 authors have released a book titled "Do Not Steal This Book" in protest.
  • The protest targets AI companies accused of using authors' work without permission or compensation.
  • Prominent authors like Kazuo Ishiguro and Philipa Gregory are among the participants.
  • The initiative coincides with the UK government's upcoming assessment of proposed copyright law changes.
  • Organizers, like Ed Newton-Rex, argue the AI industry relies on 'stolen work'.
  • The book's back cover urges the UK government not to legalize AI companies' use of copyrighted books without author consent.
  • Publishers plan to launch an AI licensing initiative at the London Book Fair.
  • The UK government is considering allowing AI companies to use copyrighted works without permission, with authors needing to opt-out.

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