• February 18, 2026
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UNESCO Report: AI to Significantly Cut Artist Incomes by 2028, Widening Digital Divide

A recent UNESCO report predicts that generative AI could cause significant income reductions for artists by 2028, with potential drops of 24% for music creators and 21% for audiovisual professionals. The report also highlights how the global digital divide and opaque algorithms exacerbate these challenges, particularly for creators in developing countries.