📰 Artists Demand AI Transparency as Legal Battles Intensify

🏷️ Tags: AI art, copyright, creative industries, AI regulation, generative art, Refik Anadol, Festival of Creative AI, Manus AI

📢 Creatives Unite Against AI Copyright Practices

A coalition of over 400 British artists, including Elton John, Paul McCartney, and Dua Lipa, have signed an open letter urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to enforce transparency in AI training data. They advocate for an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill that would require AI developers to disclose the use of copyrighted materials in their training datasets. The amendment passed in the House of Lords but faces opposition in the House of Commons.

🧠 Grayson Perry Embraces AI's Role in Art

Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry expressed indifference towards AI models using his work for training, noting his own history of cultural appropriation. Speaking at the Charleston literature festival, Perry humorously dubbed himself the "world champion of cultural appropriation" and highlighted that he has no issue with others repurposing his art without compensation, attributing its value to its physical uniqueness.

🖼️ Refik Anadol Transforms Messi's Goal into AI Art

Renowned digital artist Refik Anadol is set to create a unique AI-generated artwork based on Lionel Messi's favorite goal. This collaboration aims to blend sports and digital art innovatively, with the exclusive piece being auctioned to support educational initiatives in Latin America.

🎓 Festival of Creative AI Kicks Off

The University for the Creative Arts has launched the Festival of Creative AI, a five-day event running from May 19-23. The festival explores the limitless possibilities of generative AI in creative practice, featuring workshops, panels, and exhibitions that showcase cutting-edge research and innovation in the field.

🤖 Manus AI Now Publicly Available

Manus AI, the AI chatbot that garnered over 2 million waitlist sign-ups in just seven days, is now publicly accessible. Launched in March 2025, Manus AI has been likened to a significant moment for AI development in China and is expected to impact various creative industries.

📚 Resources

• Elton John brands Labour 'absolute losers' over AI copyright plans – The Sun

• Grayson Perry says he isn't bothered by AI using his work – The Guardian

• Refik Anadol to turn Messi's goal into AI art – Times of India

• Festival of Creative AI – University for the Creative Arts

• Manus AI Is Now Available To Everyone – Generative AI