The figures are stark. GenAI slop is severely impacting the #CreativeArts and particularly the #writingcommunity
" 86% of authors say GenAI has already reduced their earnings
72% of authors say job opportunities have already been cut
57% of authors say their career is no longer sustainable
43% of literary translators and 37% of SoA illustrators saw earnings fall due to GenAI
26% of illustrators and 36% of literary translators report cancelled or redirected commissions "
This is a report on the UK state of affairs, but it could equally be representative of what is happening here in Australia.
Read more:
https://societyofauthors.org/2026/01/30/brave-new-world/
