Jodi Picoult Takes Legal Action Against OpenAI Over AI Misuse

Bestselling author Jodi Picoult has expressed strong disapproval upon discovering that AI-generated images were used in the promotion of her latest novel, By Any Other Name.

The promotional materials, including posters and social media posts, featured AI-created visuals depicting a woman writing on a manuscript. These images displayed typical AI-generated anomalies, such as distorted hands and asymmetrical clothing.

Penguin Random House, the publisher of Picoult’s novel, has issued an apology, stating that the AI-generated content was produced by an external agency without their knowledge. In a letter to Picoult’s agent, Laura Gross, the publisher expressed disappointment and assured that they are addressing the issue with the agency involved. 

This incident is particularly significant given Picoult’s active involvement in legal actions against AI companies. She is part of a lawsuit led by the U.S. Authors Guild against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging unauthorised use of copyrighted materials for AI training. Picoult has been a vocal advocate for authors’ rights, emphasising the need for consent and compensation when AI technologies utilise their works.

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