A recent investigation by The Atlantic has uncovered that over 139,000 television and film scripts have been utilized to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems without the consent of their original creators. This dataset, sourced from subtitles on OpenSubtitles.org, includes works from prominent writers such as Shonda Rhimes, Ryan Murphy, and Matt Groening. 
The revelation has sparked significant outrage among writers, who view the unapproved use of their work as a violation of intellectual property rights. David Slack, known for Teen Titans, expressed his anger, stating, “I’m livid. I’m completely outraged. It’s disgusting.”
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been actively addressing the implications of AI in the the 2023srike, the WGA secured provisions to protect writers from AI-related issues until May 2026. The new contract prohibits production companies from using AI as source material, requires writers to use AI software, and mandates disclosure if AI-generated material is used. 
This situation highlights the ongoing tension between technological advancements and creative rights, emphasizing the need for clear policies and protections for content creators in the evolving digital landscape.
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This is straight up theft. Writers pour years into creating these scripts, and now AI companies are profiting from their work without even a “thank you” or compensation. If this doesnt lead to stricter copyright laws, we’re all screwed