“Access to culture must encompass access to careers in culture” — IAWG Chair @jenniferdavidson.bsky.social on limitations and exceptions @wipo.int Standing Committee on Copyright & Related Rights. #AI
Jennifer Davidson
@jenniferdavidson.bsky.social
Screenwriter, Cat Mama, Chair Writers Guild of Ireland, Culchie, generally making things up for a living.
Limitations and exceptions were designed for libraries, archives & research institutions - not for commercial cos who are financially well able to pay for licences - if the creatives who own the work choose to allow it to be sold. If this U.K. government tactic happens it’s underwriting theft.
Ed Newton-Rex@ednewtonrex.bsky.social · 7mo ago🚨 It looks like the UK government is gearing up to upend copyright law in favour of AI companies, legalising the theft of their work. This is despite creatives' huge protests, and despite previous proposals being roundly rejected by the public. Please spread the word. 🧵 1/4
Back in Geneva for the second meeting this year of WIPOs Standing Committee on Copyrights & Related Rights to represent @iawg.bsky.social and the voices of screenwriters globally to defend our work and our copyright especially in this era of generative AI.
Want to come work with me and our wonderful board?
Writers Guild of Ireland@writersguildirl.bsky.social · last yr.The Writers’ Guild of Ireland are hiring an Executive Director (CEO) for a part time position (25 hours per week). Further details and full job description script.ie/whats-new/20... Completed applications must be sent to info@script.ie before 5.00pm on 20th June 2025.
Cannot wait to host these two stellar panels on my home turf on Saturday. Registration is still open if you want to come along.
Film Ireland@filmireland.bsky.social · last yr.🎬 Just a few days to go! Join us at Ballina Arts Centre on 10th May for a celebration of Irish screen talent — with insights from filmmakers connected to Mayo. Free + open to all creatives! 🕑 2pm start. billetto.ie/e/local-voic...
If you missed out on the World Conference of Screenwriters in Galway last year - or you just really want to listen back, now you can, thanks to our friends at Film Ireland.
Writers Guild of Ireland@writersguildirl.bsky.social · last yr.Our friends at Film Ireland have released a special series of podcasts from our World Conference of Screenwriters last year. You can listen back to the first day of panels and discussions here @iawg.bsky.social filmireland.net/category/pod...
Today, the IAWG urged UNESCO to prioritise a global rights database to ensure that all writers have their work protected & reminded them of their duty to uphold the uniqueness of human creativity in an era where AI developers steal our work and insult culture by calling our creativity “data”.
An hour and 40 minutes after we were due to depart Stansted, and one change of plane, we don’t appear to be any closer to taking off. Which is fun.
Writers - have we thoughts yet on Patrick O’Donovan as our new Arts Minister? Can’t see any sense that he has a background or interest in the arts, but maybe I’m wrong.
Paul Gogarty quoting Chapell Roan is no “in the most unparliamentary language, F you Deputy Stagg”
Sure, let’s throw Kavanaugh in there. Because this wasn’t grim enough already.
To go from Kamala Harris as Vice President to JD Vance is one of the most depressing parts of this whole thing.
Why am I depressing myself by watching Trump’s inauguration? What a bleak day.
Barry McGuigan missing a golden opportunity there to do a karaoke version of Thank You Very Much Mr Eastwood. #imaceleb
Watching Bertie Ahern spoofing on RTÉ like he’s some kind of wise elder statesman. #ge24
a man holding a picture frame with the words how did that gobshite get on the television written on it
ALT: a man holding a picture frame with the words how did that gobshite get on the television written on it
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Catherine Martin & Neasa Hourigan both in danger of losing their seats. Whatever your party politics, that’s a real loss of two strong and effective female politicians.
People have such short memories when it comes to Fianna Fáil.
Aaron 💉🏳🌈@babymonstergoon.bsky.social · 2y agoFF vastly outperforming the exit poll. Ireland needs a hard reset that it will probably never get. #GE24
And I see everyone’s favourite “man of the people” filmmaker is posting about his capacity to be elected. Meanwhile a genuine politician who has done actual good for the area is in danger of losing her seat. Please let this be one of the cases where the transfers work their magic.
RTÉ News@news.rte.ie · 2y agoWith 100% of the boxes tallied in Dublin Central, Gerard Hutch looks to be in contention for a seat there, while the Green Party's Neasa Hourigan appears to be in trouble www.rte.ie/news/electio...
Did I hear that right? Gerry Hutch has more votes so far than Gary Gannon?! Sweet Jesus, people.
Only one political party mention protecting artists copyright against AI in their general election manifesto. Sadly there’s no Soc Dem candidate running in Mayo, so if you do have actual choice on your ballot paper, use it wisely.
Do you get to have a snow day when you’re self employed & work from home?!
Just a pair of snuggle buddies on a cold day.
Well this is infuriating. And sadly, entirely predictable. WGI members, if you find any of your work in this database, please let us know.
Writers' Guild of Great Britain@writersguildgb.bsky.social · 2y agoA report in @theatlantic.bsky.social yesterday revealed that dialogue from films + TV shows has been used to train AI Some of our members have found their work using the searchable tool Our response/advice for writers: writersguild.org.uk/hollywood-ai... #ScriptSky #ScriptSkyUK #Screenwriters
Sometimes this is the best job in the world. It’s going to be wall to wall rom com around here writing a brand new series. Getting actual funding to write something has been a long time coming so am going to enjoy every single second.
When you should be leaving the house but get distracted by some very important business
Cannot get my head around what’s happening in Dublin tonight. What have they done to the city?