India, Jan. 25 -- T he pushback against Artificial Intelligence in the creative world is growing louder. More than 700 artists, writers and creators, including Hollywood names such as Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, have backed a new anti-AI campaign accusing tech companies of using copyrighted work without consent. As per a report by Variety, the campaign argues that creators' work is being mined to build AI systems without proper licensing or regard for copyright. "Stealing our work is not innovation. It's not progress. It's theft - plain and simple," the statement said. The signatories said the fight is not only about individual ownership, but about safeguarding the wider US creative industry, spanning film, television, music and digital media, which supports millions of jobs and holds significant cultural influence globally. The statement added, "America's creative community is the envy of the world. But rather than respect and protect this valuable asset, some of the biggest tech companies. are using American creators' work to build AI platforms without regard for copyright law." However, the group clarified it is not against AI as a technology. Instead, it is urging companies to pursue responsible licensing deals and partnerships, saying it is possible to support AI development while respecting creators' rights. "A better way exists. We can have advanced, rapidly developing AI and ensure creators' rights are respected," it said. HTC...