Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) has joined the SPUR Coalition, a group advocating for fair compensation for news organizations whose content is used to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The coalition, launched in February with major news outlets like the BBC and Financial Times, aims to establish clear rules regarding the use of journalistic work by AI companies. HKFP’s move comes as AI firms profit from news reporting without providing payment to the newsrooms that produce it. The SPUR Coalition seeks to ensure a sustainable future for original reporting by addressing the economic imbalance created by unpaid AI training. This partnership highlights the growing concern within the media industry about protecting intellectual property in the age of rapidly advancing AI technology. By joining forces, these organizations hope to influence the development of regulations and business models that support quality journalism.