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AI's stealing the punchline – and US comedians aren't laughing
A growing chorus of stand-up comedians say artificial intelligence is enabling the theft of their intellectual labor.
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American comedians are accusing sexualised AI influencers of stealing their routines, attracting followers and generating revenue while the original performers receive neither credit nor payment.
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- 25 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 11, 2026
- Source
- IOL