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NEW REPORT – The Impact of Generative AI and the Novel 📚
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
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More than half (51%) of published novelists in the UK believe AI is likely to end up replacing their work, says a new survey of 258 authors from the University of Cambridge 👇 #BookSky
Published novelists believe AI will 'entirely replace' their work – Cambridge University study
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November 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
More than half (51%) of published novelists in the UK believe AI is likely to end up replacing their work, says a new survey of 258 authors from the University of Cambridge 👇 #BookSky
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1/ We are pleased to have participated in this new report, which reflects the deep concerns we know our members have when it comes to Artificial Intelligence
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Novelists worried AI could replace them, Cambridge report finds
A Cambridge report says about half of those surveyed think AI could
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
1/ We are pleased to have participated in this new report, which reflects the deep concerns we know our members have when it comes to Artificial Intelligence
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Burying the lede here ... "59% of novelists reported they knew their work had been used to train GenAI models. Of these, 99% said they did not give permission and 100% said they were not remunerated for this use."
November 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Burying the lede here ... "59% of novelists reported they knew their work had been used to train GenAI models. Of these, 99% said they did not give permission and 100% said they were not remunerated for this use."
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More than half of UK novelists believe AI will replace their work
More than half of UK novelists believe AI will replace their work
A new study by the University of Cambridge found many authors’ work has already been used – without their permission – to train large language models
More than half of published novelists in the UK believe artificial intelligence could eventually replace their work entirely, according to a new report from the University of Cambridge.
The study, conducted for the university’s Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy, suggests widespread unease about the speed and scale of AI’s advance into the literary world. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
More than half of UK novelists believe AI will replace their work
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This Thursday, join @crasshlive.bsky.social for the launch of @clemicollett.bsky.social's new report on how GenAI is impacting novelists & publishing. Hear from an expert panel as they discuss key findings from the report.
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Join the discussion: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48948/
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Join the discussion: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48948/
Report Launch: The Impact of Generative AI on the Novel - CRASSH
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November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This Thursday, join @crasshlive.bsky.social for the launch of @clemicollett.bsky.social's new report on how GenAI is impacting novelists & publishing. Hear from an expert panel as they discuss key findings from the report.
@mctd.bsky.social
Join the discussion: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48948/
@mctd.bsky.social
Join the discussion: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48948/
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New Report: Impact of Generative #AI on the Novel (via @mctd.bsky.social) www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge... #authors #books #publishing #GenAI
Impact of Generative AI on the Novel
A report examining how literary creatives being affected by GenAI and what measures they want see implemented by the government to protect the UK’s literary scene.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
New Report: Impact of Generative #AI on the Novel (via @mctd.bsky.social) www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge... #authors #books #publishing #GenAI
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Looking forward to hearing on @clemicollett.bsky.social new report later today at 12pm!
NEW REPORT – The Impact of Generative AI and the Novel 📚
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
November 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Looking forward to hearing on @clemicollett.bsky.social new report later today at 12pm!
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Congratulations, @clemicollett.bsky.social!
NEW REPORT – The Impact of Generative AI and the Novel 📚
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Congratulations, @clemicollett.bsky.social!
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New research out from our centre today on how novelists and industry practitioners are navigating AI, including headlines on just how many authors fear AI will completely replace them.
Lots to dig into in this great report, check it out or skip to the chapters that matter to you👇
Lots to dig into in this great report, check it out or skip to the chapters that matter to you👇
NEW REPORT – The Impact of Generative AI and the Novel 📚
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
November 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
New research out from our centre today on how novelists and industry practitioners are navigating AI, including headlines on just how many authors fear AI will completely replace them.
Lots to dig into in this great report, check it out or skip to the chapters that matter to you👇
Lots to dig into in this great report, check it out or skip to the chapters that matter to you👇
NEW REPORT – The Impact of Generative AI and the Novel 📚
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
November 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
NEW REPORT – The Impact of Generative AI and the Novel 📚
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
Today we've published new research by @clemicollett.bsky.social examining how industry practitioners, from novelists to publishers, are experiencing AI’s significant impacts.
Read now: www.mctd.ac.uk/impact-of-ge...
How are novelists and publishers experiencing AI’s impacts❓
Join us next week (20 Nov) for the launch of a new report on how GenAI is impacting the publishing industry. Hear from @clemicollett.bsky.social, @katemossewriter.bsky.social, and @alcs.co.uk.
Book now ➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/events/gener...
Join us next week (20 Nov) for the launch of a new report on how GenAI is impacting the publishing industry. Hear from @clemicollett.bsky.social, @katemossewriter.bsky.social, and @alcs.co.uk.
Book now ➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/events/gener...
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
How are novelists and publishers experiencing AI’s impacts❓
Join us next week (20 Nov) for the launch of a new report on how GenAI is impacting the publishing industry. Hear from @clemicollett.bsky.social, @katemossewriter.bsky.social, and @alcs.co.uk.
Book now ➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/events/gener...
Join us next week (20 Nov) for the launch of a new report on how GenAI is impacting the publishing industry. Hear from @clemicollett.bsky.social, @katemossewriter.bsky.social, and @alcs.co.uk.
Book now ➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/events/gener...
@ginasue.bsky.social joined Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday to discuss harms from AI chatbots.
She argued that without building trust, we won't see the benefits of AI adoption, and called on the UK seize the unique opportunity we have to get governance of AI right.
www.mctd.ac.uk/watch-protec...
She argued that without building trust, we won't see the benefits of AI adoption, and called on the UK seize the unique opportunity we have to get governance of AI right.
www.mctd.ac.uk/watch-protec...
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Professor Gina Neff joins panel on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg to discuss harms caused by AI Chatbots Our Executive Director, Professor Gina Neff, joined this week’s episode of Sunday with Laura Kuen...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
@ginasue.bsky.social joined Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday to discuss harms from AI chatbots.
She argued that without building trust, we won't see the benefits of AI adoption, and called on the UK seize the unique opportunity we have to get governance of AI right.
www.mctd.ac.uk/watch-protec...
She argued that without building trust, we won't see the benefits of AI adoption, and called on the UK seize the unique opportunity we have to get governance of AI right.
www.mctd.ac.uk/watch-protec...
UPCOMING 📚 The Impact of GenAI on the Novel
Join us for the (online) launch of a new report from Dr @clemicollett.bsky.social @braiduk.bsky.social (in assoc with @ifow.org) on how generative AI is impacting novelists and the publishing industry.
Book your spot ➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/events/gener...
Join us for the (online) launch of a new report from Dr @clemicollett.bsky.social @braiduk.bsky.social (in assoc with @ifow.org) on how generative AI is impacting novelists and the publishing industry.
Book your spot ➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/events/gener...
November 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
UPCOMING 📚 The Impact of GenAI on the Novel
Join us for the (online) launch of a new report from Dr @clemicollett.bsky.social @braiduk.bsky.social (in assoc with @ifow.org) on how generative AI is impacting novelists and the publishing industry.
Book your spot ➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/events/gener...
Join us for the (online) launch of a new report from Dr @clemicollett.bsky.social @braiduk.bsky.social (in assoc with @ifow.org) on how generative AI is impacting novelists and the publishing industry.
Book your spot ➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/events/gener...
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Discussion of "The Rise of Techno-Authoritarian Control," hosted by @ginasue.bsky.social from the @mctd.bsky.social.
Featuring UCLA Professor @safiyanoble.bsky.social.
From April 2025.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ty...
Featuring UCLA Professor @safiyanoble.bsky.social.
From April 2025.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ty...
Keynote: The Rise of Techno-Authoritarian Control - Safiya Noble in conversation with Gina Neff
YouTube video by Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy
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November 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Discussion of "The Rise of Techno-Authoritarian Control," hosted by @ginasue.bsky.social from the @mctd.bsky.social.
Featuring UCLA Professor @safiyanoble.bsky.social.
From April 2025.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ty...
Featuring UCLA Professor @safiyanoble.bsky.social.
From April 2025.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ty...
How can the law keep up with tech in the AI era❓
We recently hosted a convo with Prof Mimi Zou of UNSW at @crasshlive.bsky.social to mark the publication of 'The Cambridge Handbook of GenAI and the Law' from @cambridge.org.
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We recently hosted a convo with Prof Mimi Zou of UNSW at @crasshlive.bsky.social to mark the publication of 'The Cambridge Handbook of GenAI and the Law' from @cambridge.org.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/cambridge-ha...
October 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
How can the law keep up with tech in the AI era❓
We recently hosted a convo with Prof Mimi Zou of UNSW at @crasshlive.bsky.social to mark the publication of 'The Cambridge Handbook of GenAI and the Law' from @cambridge.org.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/cambridge-ha...
We recently hosted a convo with Prof Mimi Zou of UNSW at @crasshlive.bsky.social to mark the publication of 'The Cambridge Handbook of GenAI and the Law' from @cambridge.org.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/cambridge-ha...
NEW 📚 Data Protection in Humanitarian Action
Our team (Timothy Charlton, Cassie Seo, and Julia Feigen) contributed 2️⃣ chapters to a new anthology from @icrc.org and @unhcr.org exploring data protection as a key enabler of responsible humanitarian action.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/book-data-pr...
Our team (Timothy Charlton, Cassie Seo, and Julia Feigen) contributed 2️⃣ chapters to a new anthology from @icrc.org and @unhcr.org exploring data protection as a key enabler of responsible humanitarian action.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/book-data-pr...
October 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
NEW 📚 Data Protection in Humanitarian Action
Our team (Timothy Charlton, Cassie Seo, and Julia Feigen) contributed 2️⃣ chapters to a new anthology from @icrc.org and @unhcr.org exploring data protection as a key enabler of responsible humanitarian action.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/book-data-pr...
Our team (Timothy Charlton, Cassie Seo, and Julia Feigen) contributed 2️⃣ chapters to a new anthology from @icrc.org and @unhcr.org exploring data protection as a key enabler of responsible humanitarian action.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/book-data-pr...
As data centres lock in renewable capacity, are we crowding out the ability to decarbonise other sectors❓
Our ED @ginasue.bsky.social reflects on a Reframe Venture workshop bringing together investors and researchers on what the AI booms means for climate change.
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Our ED @ginasue.bsky.social reflects on a Reframe Venture workshop bringing together investors and researchers on what the AI booms means for climate change.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/sustainabili...
The sustainability challenges at the heart of the AI boom
Our Executive Director Professor Gina Neff reflects on a Reframe Venture workshop on what the AI booms means for climate change.
www.mctd.ac.uk
October 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
As data centres lock in renewable capacity, are we crowding out the ability to decarbonise other sectors❓
Our ED @ginasue.bsky.social reflects on a Reframe Venture workshop bringing together investors and researchers on what the AI booms means for climate change.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/sustainabili...
Our ED @ginasue.bsky.social reflects on a Reframe Venture workshop bringing together investors and researchers on what the AI booms means for climate change.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/sustainabili...
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Gina Neff @ginasue.bsky.social shares her research on the evolution of technology and how it is shaping AI and the future of work. #cscw2025
October 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Gina Neff @ginasue.bsky.social shares her research on the evolution of technology and how it is shaping AI and the future of work. #cscw2025
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For the #CSCW2025 closing keynote, @ginasue.bsky.social discusses the myth of automation: automation uncovers and foregrounds current sociotechnical configurations. Technological innovation doesn't happen overnight, it's negotiated by people on the ground over time.
October 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
For the #CSCW2025 closing keynote, @ginasue.bsky.social discusses the myth of automation: automation uncovers and foregrounds current sociotechnical configurations. Technological innovation doesn't happen overnight, it's negotiated by people on the ground over time.
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Gina Neff @ginasue.bsky.social : What the CSCW community is well positioned to do:
*recognize work of negotiating innovation
*prepare people for increased capacity
*map institutional constraints
*co-create social structures that bring people together
#cscw2025
*recognize work of negotiating innovation
*prepare people for increased capacity
*map institutional constraints
*co-create social structures that bring people together
#cscw2025
October 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Gina Neff @ginasue.bsky.social : What the CSCW community is well positioned to do:
*recognize work of negotiating innovation
*prepare people for increased capacity
*map institutional constraints
*co-create social structures that bring people together
#cscw2025
*recognize work of negotiating innovation
*prepare people for increased capacity
*map institutional constraints
*co-create social structures that bring people together
#cscw2025
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It's the final day of #cscw2025! I can't believe how quickly the last week has gone by, but I'm feeling very energized by this community, and I'm especially looking forward to Gina Neff (@ginasue.bsky.social) giving the closing keynote this afternoon.
October 22, 2025 at 8:13 AM
It's the final day of #cscw2025! I can't believe how quickly the last week has gone by, but I'm feeling very energized by this community, and I'm especially looking forward to Gina Neff (@ginasue.bsky.social) giving the closing keynote this afternoon.
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Today's AWS outage, which affected a range of websites and applications—from Signal to Fortnite to key UK government services—reveals the dangers of relying on a handful of Big Tech firms, write Article 19's Corinne Cath and Don Le. These are not glitches; they are democratic failures, they say.
Amazon Cloud Outage Reveals Democratic Deficit in Relying on Big Tech | TechPolicy.Press
The AWS outage demonstrates the need for a fundamental shift in how we think about digital infrastructure, write Corinne Cath and Don Le.
www.techpolicy.press
October 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today's AWS outage, which affected a range of websites and applications—from Signal to Fortnite to key UK government services—reveals the dangers of relying on a handful of Big Tech firms, write Article 19's Corinne Cath and Don Le. These are not glitches; they are democratic failures, they say.
What does today's announcement of AI growth labs mean for responsible innovation, regulation, and growth?
Our director Gina Neff shared insights on the Today Programme this morning. Listen back here 👇
www.mctd.ac.uk/listen-ai-gr...
Our director Gina Neff shared insights on the Today Programme this morning. Listen back here 👇
www.mctd.ac.uk/listen-ai-gr...
AI Growth Labs are an opportunity for the UK to strike the right balance between AI innovation and regulation – Gina Neff on BBC Radio 4 Today
Professor Gina Neff appears on BBC Radio 4 Today to give her view on AI Growth Labs.
www.mctd.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
What does today's announcement of AI growth labs mean for responsible innovation, regulation, and growth?
Our director Gina Neff shared insights on the Today Programme this morning. Listen back here 👇
www.mctd.ac.uk/listen-ai-gr...
Our director Gina Neff shared insights on the Today Programme this morning. Listen back here 👇
www.mctd.ac.uk/listen-ai-gr...
How are algorithms affecting the ethics and politics of today's society?
⏰ Mon 20 Oct, 7pm BST- online free and open to all
Join Prof Louise Amoore and Dr Audrey Borowski to discuss ethically responsible algorithms and their relationship to power and political order
www.mctd.ac.uk/events/ai-th...
⏰ Mon 20 Oct, 7pm BST- online free and open to all
Join Prof Louise Amoore and Dr Audrey Borowski to discuss ethically responsible algorithms and their relationship to power and political order
www.mctd.ac.uk/events/ai-th...
AI and the Digital: On Cloud Ethics and Beyond
Louise Amoore and our Affiliate Dr Audrey Borowski will discuss the ethical responsibility of algorithms.
www.mctd.ac.uk
October 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
How are algorithms affecting the ethics and politics of today's society?
⏰ Mon 20 Oct, 7pm BST- online free and open to all
Join Prof Louise Amoore and Dr Audrey Borowski to discuss ethically responsible algorithms and their relationship to power and political order
www.mctd.ac.uk/events/ai-th...
⏰ Mon 20 Oct, 7pm BST- online free and open to all
Join Prof Louise Amoore and Dr Audrey Borowski to discuss ethically responsible algorithms and their relationship to power and political order
www.mctd.ac.uk/events/ai-th...
Freedom or Fear? The Lib Dems’ Digital Divide 💭
@ngidda.bsky.social reflects on the @libdems.org.uk Conference, observing that tech for the Lib Dems isn't just a policy debate, but a palpable anxiety about how to shield future generations from the modern internet.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/freedom-or-f...
@ngidda.bsky.social reflects on the @libdems.org.uk Conference, observing that tech for the Lib Dems isn't just a policy debate, but a palpable anxiety about how to shield future generations from the modern internet.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/freedom-or-f...
Freedom or Fear? The Lib Dems’ Digital Divide
Our Head of Strategic Communications, Navneet Gidda, reflects on the Liberal Democrats Conference 2025 in Bournemouth.
www.mctd.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Freedom or Fear? The Lib Dems’ Digital Divide 💭
@ngidda.bsky.social reflects on the @libdems.org.uk Conference, observing that tech for the Lib Dems isn't just a policy debate, but a palpable anxiety about how to shield future generations from the modern internet.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/freedom-or-f...
@ngidda.bsky.social reflects on the @libdems.org.uk Conference, observing that tech for the Lib Dems isn't just a policy debate, but a palpable anxiety about how to shield future generations from the modern internet.
➡️ www.mctd.ac.uk/freedom-or-f...