Artists Against AI

The Battle for Artistry: Humans vs. AI

"Stealing Isn't Innovation"

Smokey Robinson, The Roots, and over 0 writers, musicians, and actors unite.

The Accusation: AI Training as "Theft"

The Human Artistry Campaign, backed by nearly 800 creatives, has issued a stark message: Big Tech is endangering careers by exploiting craft without authorization.

Signs of Unity

Signatories range from Motown legends to modern Hollywood actors, all agreeing that AI tools should not bypass human consent.

Smokey Robinson

Music Icon

Protecting decades of Motown soul from digital replication.

Djimon Hounsou

Oscar Nominee

Representing the actors' stake in protecting likeness and performance.

The Roots

Hip-Hop/Late Night

Fighting to ensure human rhythm remains the baseline of music.

Mary Cosby

TV Personality

Among the diverse TV voices backing the "Human Artistry" campaign.

The Path Forward

The campaign, led by senior advisor **Dr. Moiya McTier**, isn't just saying "no" to AI—it's demanding a new set of rules for corporate engagement.

01 Mandatory Licensing Agreements
02 Opt-Out Rights for All Creators
03 Likeness Protection (No AI FRAUD Act)

The Impact

"AI companies are endangering artists' careers while exploiting their practiced craft... to amass billions in corporate earnings."

— Dr. Moiya McTier, Human Artistry Campaign

Legislative Update: No AI FRAUD Act

2024

Lawmakers introduced the Act to establish a federal framework for likeness protection.

Voice

Protects individuals from unauthorized "digital forgeries" of their unique vocal signature.

Likeness

Ensures that a person's image cannot be used for commercial AI generation without consent.

Join the Conversation

Do you agree with Smokey Robinson that AI training is "theft," or do you view it as modern innovation?

"Should tech companies be required to pay artists for using their work to train AI?"

Data sourced from WBLS and The Hollywood Reporter (Jan 22, 2026).

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