From Los Angeles Times: 2024-06-18 06:02:07

Apple recently announced a deal with OpenAI, but concerns have been raised about the AI company’s use of creators’ work without consent. OpenAI has faced resignations and controversies, including the announcement of Media Manager, a tool that allows creators to control how their work is used but fails to address past legal and ethical issues.

Creators have consistently demanded that OpenAI and other AI companies obtain consent before using their work and pay for its use in training artificial intelligence. Legal action has been taken against OpenAI and other companies for copyright infringement, with ongoing lawsuits and class actions.

AI companies argue that obtaining licenses for content they use in training AI would be impossible, but OpenAI has signed licensing agreements with publishers. Authors’ earnings have declined, with AI-generated content flooding the market. OpenAI is valued at $80 billion and is accused of profiting from creators’ work without compensation, while claiming it is essential for their success.

The narrative of tech companies like OpenAI profiting from creators’ work without compensation is inconsistent and harmful to creative professionals. It is time for creators to demand what they are owed and stand together against the exploitation of their work for AI innovation. Mary Rasenberger, CEO of the Authors Guild, emphasizes the importance of creators determining their own futures.



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