Jack Thorne, a prominent British writer known for his work on the Netflix series Adolescence and the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creative industry. In a recent speech in London, he warned that some writers are using AI to "cheat" by generating content without actually writing it themselves. Thorne emphasized that writers must maintain high ethical standards in the face of AI tools that can "steal" the work of creators. Thorne criticized the UK government for its lack of action on AI-related issues, particularly the way AI models are trained using large amounts of publicly available content. He accused the current government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, of being "a bit dazzled by tech" and failing to protect the copyright of writers. He also expressed concern about the growing use of AI among writers, which he believes risks undermining the profession. While he acknowledged that using AI for minor tasks like checking spelling or formatting is acceptable, he condemned the practice of using AI to replace actual writing. Thorne, who is the president of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain, argued that passing off AI-generated content as original work should be illegal. He suggested that such misuse could be considered fraud and that companies should have the right to take legal action against those who do it. He called for strong industry responses, including potential sanctions for writers caught using AI to generate content, and compared the need for accountability to the rules against plagiarism in universities. Thorne also stressed that AI should not be allowed to impersonate writers, actors, or directors, and he urged the government to take a stronger stance on protecting intellectual property. He criticized the government’s inaction on AI-related issues and said that the next five years will determine the future of the creative industry in the UK. While the government has shifted away from requiring active opt-outs for artists' content in AI training, Thorne believes stronger legislative action is needed to prevent the worst excesses of AI use. A government spokesperson said that copyright laws must protect the UK’s creative sector while also supporting AI innovation.