Artists' rights and sovereignty are in tatters. The next generation of the internet could include powerful tools to help render exploitative gatekeepers obsolete and empower our communities to keep the value we create. Artists and creators are penning an open letter to warn legislators of what is at stake.
Dear lawmakers,
As the world has gone digital, the livelihoods of artists and creators are deeply impacted by technology itself and the policies governing it. We artists and creators ask that you proceed carefully as you consider the policies governing emerging technologies, including open source, peer to peer, web3, and blockchain related projects, and consult with creators directly to center the needs of working artists. Our ability to thrive requires democratizing technologies that support our organizing and digital sov