Writers Against AI “is built on a simple three-point manifesto. To support the campaign, a writer must make three pledges:
I will not use AI in my work as a writer.
I will not support writers who use AI in their work.
I will support writers, illustrators, editors and others in related fields whose work is entirely human-made.
“The first of these points draws a line for our own creative work. We say, as storytellers: we will remain human. With the second, we refuse to lend our voices or our money to anyone who uses this technology to replace human creativity. Finally, we commit to doing something positive: supporting, financially and morally, other creators who are drawing the line too, and refusing to be dehumanised.
“If you are a writer who agrees with these pledges and who wants to sign up to this campaign – well, that agreement is all it takes. You’re in, and there’s a very simple way to show it. Colorado craftsman Justin Clark has created a set of logos that can be downloaded and used by any writer who wants to adhere to these three points and resist the use of AI in writing and publishing. Justin is not a writer – or, indeed, a graphic designer – but he responded to my call for logos back in September, and I think his creations are striking and powerful. It’s not just writers this thing threatens, of course. All craftspeople are under attack. But we have an advantage: we have both hands and hearts.
“You can find Justin’s campaign logos on this page. They are free to use and anti-copyright for any writer who supports the aims of this campaign. Put them on your website or blog, or print them in your books if you like. You don’t have to ask permission: you just have to commit to the three pledges, and use your words to support them.”
I, K. D. Lunneborg, hereby pledge to never use ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (henceforth “AI”) to write or compose anything I put my name on; nor to influence my writing or music. I will not support any authors, artists, or musicians who use AI in their work. However, I will support authors, artists, and musicians who reject AI and likewise refuse to use it in their work. I will put the commas where I want them, spell things the British way, and put two spaces between my sentences, to the consternation of every AI spellcheck I’ve been shackled with, so help me God.
