Jack Thorne warns some fellow scriptwriters are using AI ‘to cheat’

A prominent British screenwriter has accused parts of the creative industry of exploiting AI to produce scripts without disclosure, labeling the practice as unethical and calling for legal restrictions. The co-writer of a popular Netflix series and a Harry Potter stage play argues that AI tools undermine originality by "stealing" from artists, demanding stricter regulations to prevent hidden use. His criticism highlights growing concerns over transparency in AI-assisted content creation within film and theater. The debate raises questions about fairness and innovation as technology reshapes creative workflows.

Adolescence co-writer criticises government inaction and calls for laws banning secret use of AI to generate scriptsJack Thorne, one of Britain’s most successful screen and stage writers, has warned that some people in his profession are using AI “to cheat”, as he called for laws banning the secret use of the technology to generate scripts.Thorne, who co-wrote the hit Netflix drama Adolescence and wrote the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, said that “writers need to be squeaky clean” in the face of AI models that “steal” the creative industry’s work. Continue reading...