New Group Helps People Control AI

May 13, 2026, 11:37
GlobalTechnology

Introduction

Cate Blanchett and Nikki Hexum started a group called RSL Media. This group helps people decide how AI uses their faces, voices, and art.

Main Body

AI companies often use people's work without asking. RSL Media makes a new rule. People can choose three options: 'yes', 'yes with rules', or 'no'. Famous actors like George Clooney and Meryl Streep support this. They say AI companies steal their work. They want a list to show what AI can and cannot use. Many artists are angry with AI. For example, Scarlett Johansson had a problem with an AI voice. RSL Media will start a public list in June to help.

Conclusion

RSL Media has a new system. But it only works if AI companies follow the rules.

Learning

The Power of 'Can' and 'Cannot'

In this story, we see how to talk about rules and possibilities. To reach A2, you need to master how to say what is allowed.

1. The Basic Logic

  • Can →\rightarrow It is okay. (Example: AI can use this art.)
  • Cannot →\rightarrow It is not okay. (Example: AI cannot use my voice.)

2. How to use it in real life If you want to set a rule, use this simple pattern: [Who] + can/cannot + [Action]

  • I can help you.
  • They cannot steal.

3. Quick Note on 'Can' Notice that 'can' never changes. We don't add 's' or 'ing'.

  • He cans →\rightarrow He can
  • They cannoting →\rightarrow They cannot

Vocabulary Learning

group
a collection of people or things
Example:She joined a study group.
helps
to give assistance
Example:Can you help me with this?
people
human beings in general
Example:People are waiting in line.
decide
to choose or make a choice
Example:I need to decide what to eat.
use
to employ or utilize
Example:She uses a laptop at work.
faces
the front part of a person’s head
Example:He smiled at the faces in the photo.
voices
sounds produced by speaking
Example:The voices in the recording were clear.
art
creative work or artistic expression
Example:She loves to paint art.
companies
business organizations
Example:Many companies offer remote work.
work
tasks or effort to achieve a goal
Example:He does work at the office.
asking
requesting information or permission
Example:Please ask if you need help.
rule
a principle or regulation
Example:The rule is to be on time.
choose
to pick from options
Example:You can choose any color.
options
choices available
Example:There are many options for travel.
yes
affirmative response
Example:Yes, I would like that.
no
negative response
Example:No, thank you.
support
to provide help or encouragement
Example:She supports her friends.
steal
to take without permission
Example:He tried to steal the book.
list
a series of items
Example:Make a list of groceries.
show
to display or present
Example:Show me your homework.
cannot
cannot do something
Example:I cannot finish this.
artists
people who create art
Example:Artists often exhibit their work.
angry
feeling upset or mad
Example:He was angry about the delay.
problem
an issue or difficulty
Example:We need to solve this problem.
public
open to everyone
Example:The park is a public space.
system
a set of connected parts
Example:The heating system is broken.
follow
to obey or comply with
Example:Follow the instructions carefully.
media
plural of medium, information sources
Example:Media covers many topics.
started
began to do something
Example:She started a new project.
new
recently made or introduced
Example:It is a new year.
June
the sixth month of the year
Example:June is the sixth month.