"With forums such as the #G7 and #G20 groups of major economies hamstrung by divisions and the disruptive"America First" approach of the U.S. president, the #BRICS is presenting itself as a haven for #multilateral diplomacy amid violent conflicts and trade wars.

In a separate statement following a discussion of #AI, the leaders called for protections against unauthorized use of AI to avoid excessive data collection and allow mechanisms for #fairpayment."

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/leaders-growing-brics-group-gather-rio-summit-2025-07-06/

@brian_gettler
I wish we had something like this in the US, but I can't see it happening. US readers LOVE books, libraries and bookstores. But except for a few famous standouts, they really don't give two shits about the people that write books.

#writers #books #libraries #fairpayment

SEPULTURA's DERRICK GREEN Blasts 'Greedy' Venues For Taking 'Absurd Percentages' Of Bands' Merchandise Sales

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Bloodstock TV, SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green spoke about the challenges newer bands are facing in organizing tours in the post-pandemic world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's extremely difficult — now more than ever. The industry itself...

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While designing some T-Shirts:

#Creative-Commons + I do not care if people make money with it
*vs*
people making money with it should pay fair wages.

While it is not the designers part to dictate the way of production it may be the duty of everyone to care for society.
🤔
Maybe CC-NC and granting some known, good producers free license, ...

Any Ideas?

#license #fairpayment #ethics #sweatshopfree