CISAC Members Sign Declaration to Protect Human Creativity in AI Era

Creators from around the world have signed a landmark declaration calling for the protection of human creativity as artificial intelligence transforms the cultural and creative landscape.

Why it matters:

• Dubbed The Paris Commitment, the declaration was signed live on stage during the centenary General Assembly of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) in Paris.

• It sets out a series of principles urging governments, technology companies and cultural industries to ensure human creators remain protected, recognized, and fairly remunerated in the AI era.

• Among those to sign are Jean-Michel Jarre (composer and performing artist), Björn Ulvaeus (ABBA co-founder, CISAC President), Javed Akhtar (lyricist, Chair of IPRS), Yvonne Chaka Chaka (singer, songwriter, CISAC Vice-President), Anja Unger (documentary filmmaker, President of LaScam), Teresa Parodi (CISAC Vice-President), and more.

• The full declaration is here.

• Creators, rights organizations and supporters around the world can add their names to The Paris Commitment through a public signing campaign here.

The key principles:

• The document outlines four central principles.

• 1. The protection of human creativity and cultural diversity.

• 2. Transparency, licensing and fair remuneration in AI systems.

• 3. The importance of collective management in sustaining creative ecosystems.

• 4. The need for governments and policymakers to safeguard creators' rights and cultural expression.

What they said:

• Björn Ulvaeus, ABBA co-founder & CISAC President: “Creativity is one of the deepest expressions of our humanity. The Paris Commitment sends a united message from creators around the world: human creativity must continue to be valued, respected and protected.”