A petition signed by 11,500 creatives, including notable figures like Kevin Bacon and Kazuo Ishiguro, opposes the unlicensed use of their works for AI training. The signatories warn that this practice threatens their livelihoods. The petition was initiated by composer Ed Newton-Rex, who claims AI companies are 'dehumanizing' creative works. This movement emerges as U.K. lawmakers consider an 'opt-out' model for AI content scraping. The message is clear: protecting creative rights must be prioritized in the face of advancing AI technology.