French philosopher calls for civilization-wide struggle against artificial intelligence

French philosopher Eric Sadin called for a civilization-wide struggle against artificial intelligence at UNESCO, warning of its devastating impact on culture. Sadin urged publishers and music platforms to guarantee the human origin of their works, citing the proliferation of generative AI and its moral indefensibility. He stressed the urgency of acting before AI becomes too entrenched. Known for his critical analyses of technology, Sadin described AI as a "hurricane" threatening to erase valuable cultural knowledge and create art without human creators. He proposed a "logic of refusal," including author clauses and technical verification for music.